Scenes of brutal force by security operatives characterised the containment of the widespread protests by the Nigerian authorities.
On Saturday in Abuja, policemen fired live bullets at a vehicle conveying journalists and hunger protesters.
He added that many of the protesters are attention seekers who want moments in the media.
The police command in Kano says it has detained 13 suspects for vandalising vehicles on the premises of the Kano High Court.
Mr Sonubi said that the show of force was also to ensure that the state remained peaceful.
“While he was in bed, I took a knife and cut his throat.”
He stated that the suspects are in police custody while the investigation is ongoing.
The police boss said that the suspects would be arraigned at the end of investigations.
Mr Bakare-Oki said that 517 incidents were recorded during the period.
The police command Bauchi has arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly torturing his five-year-old son in the Gwalangan Mayaka suburb.
