The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State confirmed that a mob attacked its outpost in Danmaje, Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, killing three suspects.
In a press release dated December 29, 2025 and signed by SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, Public Relations Officer of the command, the NSCDC said the incident occurred on Sunday, December 28, at around 10:30 p.m.
According to the statement, residents of the Yansango community took three unknown men, suspected of being motorcycle thieves, to the civil defense post in Danmaje.
The area where they were arrested is said to be famous for motorcycle theft.
Before officers could begin 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 handed over to them.
The statement said the situation quickly got out of control. Before security reinforcements arrived, the mob broke into the office, set it on fire and lynched the three suspects.
NSCDC said the officers on duty managed to escape, but three of them were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment.
While asking the public to remain calm, the force said the state commander, following the directives of the Commanding General, has set up a committee to investigate the incident.
The objective, according to the statement, is to identify those involved and ensure that they appear before justice.