Three Suspects Lynched as Mob Burns NSCDC Outpost in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has confirmed that a mob attacked its outpost in Danmaje, Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, killing three suspects.
In a press statement dated December 29, 2025, and signed by SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, the Command Public Relations Officer, the NSCDC stated that the incident occurred on Sunday, December 28, at approximately 10:30 p.m.
According to the statement, residents of the Yansango community brought three unknown men—suspected motorcycle thieves—to the civil defence outpost in Danmaje.
The area where they were arrested is reportedly known for motorcycle theft.
Before officers could start any investigation, people from several nearby communities, including Yansango, Madinawa, Gagarawa, Limawa, Yankatsari, Danmaje, and Gurjiya, gathered at the outpost.
The crowd reportedly surrounded the office and demanded that the suspects be released to them.
The statement said the situation quickly spiraled out of control. Before security reinforcements arrived, the mob forced their way into the office, set it on fire, and lynched the three suspects.
NSCDC said officers on duty managed to escape, but three of them were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment.
While calling on the public to remain calm, the corps stated that the state commandant, acting on the directive of the Commandant General, has set up a committee to investigate the incident.
The goal, according to the statement, is to identify those involved and ensure they are held accountable and brought to justice.
