Kano: Controversy over ‘political influence in death of notorious killer’

The death of Nura, popularly known as Ribado, a ‘notorious killer’ resident in Dandago, Kano state, has generated controversy, following allegations of political interference in the ongoing police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Ribado, who was widely known in parts of Kano for his alleged involvement in violent criminal activities, reportedly died during a clash between rival groups.

Since the incident, attention has shifted to claims that some influential political figures, through their aids, are moving to influence the direction of police investigations.

Sources familiar with the development alleged that pressure has been mounted on the Kano state Commissioner of Police to arrest and prosecute some young men believed to be supporters of high ranking political figures in the state despite what the sources described as absence of credible evidence linking them to the incident.

The sources said the police invited several of the individuals for questioning, and they voluntarily honoured the invitations.

 However, after conducting investigations, the police reportedly released them after failing to establish sufficient evidence to support criminal charges.

A source, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, claimed that a high ranking politician is making moves to have the case transferred from the Kano state Police Command to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.