Seven people were reportedly killed during political clashes in Kano on Thursday, while several others sustained injuries.
Also, 63 political thugs were arrested by men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) after the clashes along Zaria road in Kano city.
The Spokesman of the Civil Defence Corp, Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, who confirmed this to newsmen, said the arrested persons were caught wielding dangerous weapons and this led to the burning of many cars and smashing of glasses.
“We have arrested about 63 suspected thugs disrupting public peace, wielding dangerous weapons, burning vehicles and snatching handsets from people.They are going to be investigated and taken to court for prosecution” he stated.
Several other people are confirmed to have been injured as a result of the clash before the arrival of the security operatives.
