Police arraign seven suspects over Kano GSM market

In early June 2024, police in Kano, Nigeria, arraigned seven men accused of involvement in a violent clash at the city’s GSM (mobile‑phone) market. The suspects, charged with murder, attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms, were brought before a Kano state court for formal reading of charges and to enter pleas. The incident, which erupted in the market on 28 May, left several people dead and injured, prompting a large police and security response. Views Nigeria