The Kano State Police Command has discovered a fake AK-47 rifle at the residence of one of the suspects arrested in connection with the murder of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano local government area.

According to a statement by the command's spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the discovery was made during the ongoing investigation into the killing of CSP Baba Ali, who served as the DPO of Rano.

"A fake AK-47 rifle was discovered at the home of one of the suspects arrested in connection with the murder of the DPO of Rano during investigation," Kiyawa stated in a post on his official Facebook page.

Background of the Case

The Kano State Police Command had previously arrested 41 suspects believed to be directly involved in the killing of CSP Baba Ali. The DPO was reportedly killed during violent unrest that erupted in Rano Local Government Area following the death of a suspect in police custody.

The incident has raised concerns about security challenges in the area and the safety of law enforcement officers working in volatile regions. The recovery of the fake weapon marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the DPO's murder, with the fake weapon potentially serving as crucial evidence in building a case against the suspects.

The police have not yet released further details about the suspects' identities or their alleged roles in the crime as the investigation remains active.