Police spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, has confirmed the arrest of Hadaina Hussaini, a man accused of inciting reprisal attacks on southerners following the recent killings of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State.
The incident, which stirred ethnic tension and drew widespread condemnation, prompted swift intervention from the Kaduna State Police Command to avert potential violence.
According to the police, Hussaini had circulated messages on social media threatening retaliation against southerners residing in the North. His actions raised concerns over public safety and national cohesion, prompting security agencies to launch a manhunt which led to his eventual arrest.
In a report by GUARDIAN, Hassan clarified that contrary to social media claims, Hussaini is not a serving police officer. He was formerly part of the Police Special Constabulary, a voluntary arm of the Nigeria Police Force, but was dismissed from the outfit two years ago due to what the police described as “questionable character.”
The police further explained that images of Hussaini in uniform, which recently resurfaced online, were posted years ago and do not reflect his current status. His identification tag and uniform markings clearly indicate his former affiliation with the Special Constabulary, not the regular police force.
Hassan said: “The suspect has been arrested and will be charged to court upon the completion of preliminary investigations in accordance to (sic) extant laws.”
“It is pertinent to note that his picture captured in police uniform as displayed on Social Media, which is an improper dressing, is that of him when he was a member of the Police Special Constabulary attached to Kaduna State Constabulary Office, but was dismissed from the voluntary outfit two (2) years ago due to his questionable character.
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