Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have initiated a house-to-house search to recover items stolen during the hunger protest in Kano.

The protest, initially peaceful, was hijacked by suspected hoodlums who embarked on a looting spree in the city.

The looters raided stores, houses, and government establishments, including the yet-to-be-inaugurated office of the Nigerian Communication Commission, taking away furniture, electronic items, and more.

Punch reports that they also vandalised streetlights and other public decorations.

In response, the police arrested over 400 suspects and recovered some stolen items.

Police operatives also stormed the Yakasai and Durumin Zungura areas in the state to retrieve the stolen goods on Friday.

“Since 10:30 am, looted items are being recovered from the houses of people who stole property of the government and innocent people in the name of protest. Up till now, they are there invading the houses,” a social media user revealed.