Two suspects arrested for stealing police station signpost in Kano.
The incident, which unfolded during the #EndBadGovernance protests, saw these two masterminds dragging the signpost away in broad daylight, captured for posterity by the ever-watchful eye of social media. The video went viral, not for its criminal genius, but for its sheer audacity and the comedic value of watching someone try to make off with what essentially amounts to a large, unwieldy piece of metal.
The local police, not amused by this display of urban art theft, swiftly apprehended the culprits. SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the police spokesperson, took to social media to express his gratitude, not just for the arrest but for the community’s response. In a heartwarming twist, the residents of Bachirawa, perhaps tired of the confusion or maybe just to show they could outdo the thieves in community spirit, installed a new signpost.
This act of communal defiance against petty crime has become a beacon of hope, or at least a marker of where not to steal from next time. The police praised this cooperation, highlighting a rare moment where law enforcement and the community danced a tango of peace, albeit with a backdrop of a stolen signpost.
