The Kano State Police Command says it has foiled attacks by suspected terrorists and recovered a vehicle with prohibited firearms and explosive devices.
The State Commissioner of Police, Samaila Shu’aibu Dikko, disclosed this on Thursday, July 21, 2022, while addressing pressmen at the Police Headquarters Bompai.
"Team of Policemen led by CSP Alabi Lateef while on intelligence-led surveillance patrol along Chiranchi Dorayi Quarters Kano, in continuation of a case under investigation, intercepted a moving Mercedes Benz Motor Vehicle. While they were about to stop and search the vehicle, the occupants opened fire on the Policemen and the Operatives engaged the hoodlums ran away and abandoned the said motor vehicle," the CP stated.
"Search conducted by a team of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defence (EOD-CBRN), the following items were recovered from the vehicle; (1) Three (3) A47 rifles with magazines fully loaded with Ninety (90) rounds of ammunition (2) Fourteen (14) empty shell of AK47 ammunitions (3) Three different mobile phones (4) different types of Explosive Devices (IEDs)" he added.
The Commissioner noted that discreet investigation is in progress with a view to arrest the hoodlums.
The CP also disclosed that 200 crime suspects were arrested from 27th June 2022 to 21st July 2022.
The suspects were arrested for various offences including armed robbery, kidnapping, car theft, fraud, thuggery (Daba), drug abuse and others.
Giving the breakdown, the police boss disclosed that the suspects include 42 armed robbers, nine kidnappers, 16 fraudsters, and two human trafficking suspects.
Others are 27 motor vehicle and tricycle thieves, 12 suspected drug dealers and 92 suspected thugs (‘Yan Daba)
Items recovered from the suspects include 25 Rifles, 3 AK-47s, one Micro Uzi, one Pistol, one Pump Action, 10 locally made Pistols and 9 dane guns.
Others are 12 Motor Vehicles, 7 Tricycles, 3 Motorcycles, 122 knives, 96 other Rod-made sharp weapons, 269 parcels and 265 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp valued Two Million, Seven Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand Naira (N2,725,000:00).
Also recovered were 74 bottles of Suck and Die Substance, 280 pieces of Exol Tablets, four Computer Laptops, 134 Mobile Phones and 16 Plasma TV sets.
"In our effort to effectively Police Kano State, we intensify Community Policing engagements, constant raids of criminal hideouts and black spots, Intelligence-led and Visibility Policing, rapid response to distress calls, full adherence to the ethics of the Force and synergy with sister security agencies and community policing stakeholders." the Commissioner added.
Below are details of the arrests:
1. ARREST OF SUSPECTED FRAUDSTER:- On the 16/07/2022 at about 1400hrs, following prolonged intelligence gathering for the case of suspected fraud received on 04/03/2022 at about 1300hrs, from one Naziru Ahmad, ‘m’, of Hausawa Zoo Road Quarters, that on the 28/02/2022, he received a phone call from unknown person claimed to be Opay Agent, which the caller convinced him to Deposited the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000:00) to his Opay wallet account in other to get Opay P.O.S Machine for commercial purpose. After he deposited the sum of Three Hundred and Seventy Thousand Naira (N370,000:00), the money was immediately transferred out of his wallet to another wallet domiciled in Opay belonging to one Sadiq Umar Bello and One Hundred and Thirty-One (N131,000:00) was transferred to account number Domiciled in access bank belonging to one Bashir Ishak Bello. The said Sadiq Umar Bello, ‘m’ of Rijiyar Zaki was arrested for the crime. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet investigation. The case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
2. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER:- On 16/07/2022 at about 1715hrs, information was received from a good Samaritan that unknown hoodlums numbering about ten (10) attacked one Rebecca Joshua, ‘f’ of kwakwachi mechanical village with dangerous weapons and robbed her valuables. On receipt of the report, a team of Policemen led by SP Auwalu Bala immediately swung into action, where the following suspects were arrested (1) Abba Ado, ‘m’ (2) Umar Zunairu, ‘m’ (3) Muhammad Abdulrazak, ‘m’ all of Fagge Quarters. On investigation, the following robbed valuables were recovered in their possession; (1) Handbag (2) Mobile phone Tecno valued at N80,000.00 (3) Two ATM Cards, and Cash, a sum of N30,000.00k. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet investigation. Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
3. ARREST OF NOTORIOUS THIEVES AND RECOVERY OF EXHIBIT:- On 15/07/2022 at about 0230hrs, a team of Policemen led by SP Sani Garba, Divisional Police Officer Rijiyar Lemo Division while on surveillance patrol arrested the following suspects, (1), Nafiu Ibrahim, ‘m’ alias Mainasa (2) Aminu Jibrin, ‘m’ alias Kwadada (3) Auwalu Ibrahim, ‘m’ (4) Abdullahi Mamuda, ‘m’ alias Bulbuna and (5) Fatima Isah, ‘f’ all of the various addresses in possession large quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp. On investigation, the suspects confessed to being a gang of thieves going around mostly at the night to break people's houses and robbed their properties. However, eight residents have lodged complaints and identified them as those that robbed them in their compounds. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet investigation. Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
4. ARREST OF SUSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE THIEVES AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE:- On 15/07/2022 at about 0300hrs, based on credible intelligence, a team of Policemen led by CSP Alabi Lateef swung into action and recovered a Toyota Hilux Motor Vehicle reasonable suspected to be robbed at the Niger Republic, in possession of one Aliyu Abdullahi, ‘m’, of Babura Jigawa State, Hassan Adam, ‘m’, of Niger Republic and Abduljabar Shaha, ‘m’, of Libya Republic. On investigation, the vehicle was identified by the owner Abubakar Isa Yahaya, ‘m’, of Kofar Ruwa. The suspects confessed to having bought the said vehicle from one Yahaya Ibrahim, ‘m’, of Niger republic at the rate of Eight Million Naira (N8,000,000:00) as a robbed vehicle. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko fsi ordered for discreet investigation, after which suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.
5. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS AND RECOVERY OF EXHIBIT:- On 14/07/2022 at about 0200hrs, information was received from a good Samaritan that a gang of armed robbers invaded a resident at Kurna Quarters, Kano inflicted severe injuries on his body and robbed him the following items; Mobile Phones as; Nokia, Tecno, Itel, Tecno smartphone and Samsung smartphone valued One Hundred and Seventy Thousand Naira (N170,000:00) and his Honda Accord (Hennessey) key. On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi raised and instructed a team of detectives led by SP Umar Lawal to arrest the culprits. The team immediately swung into action and arrested; Umar Abubakar, ‘m’, aged 20 years old alias Tumbin Salati of Kurna Tudun Fulani Quarters Kano and Musbahu Abubakar, ‘m’, 24 years old of Kurna Quarters. On investigation, the suspects confessed to the commission of the crime. Exhibits recovered include a long cutlass, long sharp iron rod, and stick. The investigation is in progress.
6. ARREST OF SUSPECTED TRICYCLE THIEVES:- On 14/07/2022 at about 1545hrs, based on intelligence gathering received, a team of policemen led by SP Nasiru Gusau, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Gwale Division swung into action and arrested one Nasiru Sani, ‘m’, and Abba Musa, ‘m’, all of Gaida Quarters who were sighted deleting a Tricycle Karota Number on a suspected stolen Tricycle. The investigation is in progress.
7. ARREST OF NOTORIOUS THUGS, CULPABLE HOMICIDE SUSPECTS AND RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS:- On 13/07/2022 at about 1730hrs, a team of Policemen led by SP Nasiru Gusau, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Gwale Divison while on intelligence-led patrol along Sani Mainagge Graveyard, intercepted and arrested one Ahmed Nura, alias “Tarkwado”, ‘m’, aged 20 years old, and one Hamisu Auwalu alias Kashim, ‘m’, aged 22 years old all of Dorayi Kan-Fako Quarters, Kano. They were arrested in possession of Indian Hemp, Suck and Die, Roll of Rubber solution, machete and scissors. On investigation, the suspects confessed to having taken part in many thuggery activities within the Kano metropolis and also to have taken part in killing one Salisu Dan Bros, ‘m’, of Ja’en Quarters Kano and one Dan-Jiji. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered the case to be transferred to the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation. The case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
8. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN MOTORCYCLE:- On 13/07/2022 at about 0300hrs, information was received that unknown hoodlums numbering about 5 armed with dangerous weapons such as long knife, cutlass and stick attacked the resident of one Sani Ibrahim, ‘m’, aged 40 years old of Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Kano inflicted severe injuries on his body and robbed his Lifan UD Motorcycle and mobile phone Tecno. On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi raised and instructed a team of detectives led by SP Umar Lawal to arrest the culprits. The team immediately swung into action and arrested the following suspects, (1) Usman Ibrahim, ‘m’, aged 21 years old Kurna Quarters, (2) Junaidu Kabiru, ‘m’, aged 25 years old of Rijiyar Lemo Quarters. On investigation, the suspects confessed to the commission of the crime and mention their accomplices. Exhibits were robbed Lifan UD Motorcycle and mobile phone Tecno were recovered in possession of the suspects. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko fsi ordered for discreet investigation and arrest of their accomplice. The case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
9. ARREST OF SUSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE THIEVES AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE:- On 13/07/2022 at about 1400hrs, a report was received from one Nazifi Ammani, ’m’, of Fagge Quarters, that on the 11/07/2022 he parked his Honda Motor Vehicle Golden colour along a joint at Kofar Famfo Kano to buy Shawarma for his girlfriend, but his girlfriend conspired with one other and stole the Motor Vehicle. On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama'ila Shu'aibu Dikko fsi raised and instructed a team of Policemen led by CSP Abdulkarim Abdullahi, to recover the motor vehicle and arrest the culprits. The team immediately swung into action. On the same date at about 1330hrs, the said vehicle is recovered in possession of one Salisu Muhammad, ‘m’ aged 25 years old of Dandare Quarters Kano and his girlfriend Ramlat Kabir Karaye, ‘f’ 19 years old of the same address. Investigation revealed that Ramlat conspired with her boyfriend Salisu and lured the said Nazifi to the Shawarma joint where Salisu stole the vehicle. Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
10. ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER:- On 12/07/2022 at about 1200hrs, a report was received from a resident of Makadi Farau village, Garko LGA, of Kano State, that on 09/07/2022 at about 0730hrs, he received an anonymous call from unknown mobile number threatening to kidnap him or any member of his family otherwise he must arrange Two Million Naira (N2,000,000:00) to give them as ransom. On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’la Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi raised and instructed the team of Policemen led by SP Shehu Dahiru to arrest the culprit. The team immediately swung into action. On 15/07/2022 at about 1700hrs, one Isah Musa, ‘m’, aged 30 years old of the same address was arrested. On investigation, the suspect freely confessed to having conspired with one Sani, ‘m’, of Wudil LGA Kano and others at large to commit the crime. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet investigation and arrest of the fleeing suspect. The case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
11. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER AND RECOVERY OF EXHIBIT:- On 08/07/2022 at about 2350hrs, a team of Policemen led by SP Sani Garba while on intelligence-led patrol arrested one Abubakar Muhammad, alias Dannema, ‘m’, of Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Kano in possession of Dangerous weapons and some large quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp. The suspect was also recognized as a long-time criminal who has been terrorizing innocent people with his Gang. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko fsi ordered for discreet investigation. The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
12. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER:- On 06/07/2022 at about 0330hrs, a report was received that unknown hoodlums attacked a residence at Yar Akwa Quarters Kano and threatened to kill the occupants and robbed them of their mobile phones, Plasma TV set, and cash, the sum of One Hundred and Fifty-Three Thousand Naira (N153,000:00). On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command raised and instructed a team of detectives led by CSP Ahmed Abdullahi to arrest the culprits. The team immediately swung into action and arrested one Mahmud Idris, ‘m’, aged 30 years old of Na’ibawa Quarters Kano. In one investigation, one Pump Action Rifle was recovered from him. The suspect has been charged to court for prosecution.
13. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS:- On 04/07/2022 at about 2230hrs, a distress call was received that an angry mob was about to lynch some suspected Armed Robbers. Upon receipt of the information, a team of Policemen led by CSP Bashir Kachalla immediately mobilized to the scene where they rescue and arrested suspects. They are identified as Aminu Alhassan Ibrahim, ‘m’, aged 19 years old of Maidile Quarters, Muhammad Adam, ‘m’, aged 15 years old of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters and Yunusa Aliyu, ‘m’, aged 16 years old of Maidile Quarters. Investigation revealed that the suspects are among the hoodlums that terrorized Zoo Road and Hausawa Quarters Kano. Their Operational Tricycle and Sharp Knife were recovered at the scene. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet investigation. Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
14. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS AND RECOVERY OF AK47 RIFLE:- On 02/07/2022 at about 0230hrs, a report was received that, unknown hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons, attacked the residence at Bakin Ruwa Village, Rano LGA Kano State, robbed Bajaj Boxer Motorcycle valued Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira (N280,000:00). On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi raised and instructed a team of detectives led by CSP Ahmed Abdullahi to arrest the culprits. The team immediately swung into action and arrested one Ado Bala. ‘m’, aged 25 years old, alias Danfulani. On investigation, one (1) AK-47 rifle was recovered from the suspect. The case has been charged to court for prosecution.
15. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS:- On 30/06/2022 at about 2100hrs, a report was received from a resident of Hausawa Quarters, that a syndicate of armed men attacked her with knives with dangerous weapons in a Tricycle along Bawo Road Kano. Her Mobile iPhone valued at Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000:00) was robbed. On receipt of the report, a team of Policemen led by CSP Bashir Kachalla immediately swung into action and mobilized to the scene, where one Muhammed Abdulsalam, ‘m’, aged 18 years old, of Jakara Quarters, was arrested with a sharp knife in an attempt to escape from the scene. On investigation, one Sadiq Ahmed Mu’azu, ‘m’, aged 24 years old of Hausawa Quarters was arrested at a graveyard and one Haruna Mohammed, ‘m’, aged 18 years old of Hausawa was arrested with the said Tricycle. However, two complainants manifested and identified the suspects as those that same attacked and robbed their Three (3) mobile phones valued at Two Hundred and Ninety-Seven Thousand Naira (N297,000:00) and Two (2) phone chargers. Two Tricycles and a knife were recovered from the suspects. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet investigation. The case will be charged to court upon the completion of the investigation.
16. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS AND RECOVERY OF ROBBED MOTOR VEHICLE, ARM AND AMMUNITION:- On 30/06/2022 at about 2205hrs, information was received that Armed Robbers attacked one Sunusi Mohammed in his residence at Yan’awaki Quarters Kano, and robbed his SUV-Jeep motor vehicle and his mobile phone. While attempting to escape with the robbed vehicle, they were involved in an accident, abandon the motor vehicle and escaped. On receipt of the report, the commissioner of police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko fsi raised and instructed a team of Policemen led by SP Umar Lawal to arrest the culprits. The team immediately swung into action. Following intelligence gathering, the following suspects were arrested, (1) Habibu Aliyu, ‘m’ aged 27 years old of Plateau State, (2) Sulaiman Aliyu, ‘m’, alias Dan-Bana, aged 25 years old all of Plateau State and (3) Aliyu Abdullahi m; alias Baba Ali, 24 years old of Naibawa Quarters Kano. On investigation, the suspects confessed to the commission of the crime and other series of robbery attacks in Kano. One Makarov Pistol, six (6) rounds of 9mm live ammunition and one empty shell were recovered in their possession. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet Investigation. Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
17. ARREST OF SUSPECTED NOTORIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE THIEF:- On 29/06/2022 at about 1400hrs, a team of Policemen led by CSP Alabi Lateef while on surveillance patrol arrested one Jamilu Tijjani, ‘m’, aged 27 years old of Gyadi Gyadi Quarters Kano in possession of breaking implements and a toy gun. Investigation revealed that the suspect specialized in breaking into houses and stealing Motor Vehicles. He confessed to having stolen over fourteen (14) Motor Vehicles. An investigation is in progress.
18. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN TRICYCLE: On 28/06/2022 at about 1600hrs, a report was received that, one Anas Abubakar, ‘m’, aged 20 years old, of Zangon Gabas Quarters Kano was attacked, stabbed with a sharp knife on his abdomen and robbed HIS Tricycle. On receipt of the report, a team of policemen led by SP Umar Lawal immediately swung into action, rushed the victim to a hospital for treatment, and forthwith arrested one Sadiq Sulaiman, ‘m’, aged 18 years old of Dorayi Quarters Kano, Nasiru Aminu, ‘m’, aged 19 years old of Galadanci Quarters Kano, and Sadi Abdulbaki, ‘m’, aged 18 years old of Sharada Quarters Kano. In the Investigation, the suspects confessed to the commission of the crime. The robbed Tricycle was recovered at Dawakin Kudu L.G.A. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet investigation and arrest of their compliance. The case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
19. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS:- On 28/06/2022 at about 0600hrs, information was received from a good samaritan that, unknown hoodlums attacked one Ahmed Abubakar Sani, ‘m’, aged 21 years old, of Zangon Dakota Quarters, Kano and robbed his Tricycle. On receipt of the report, a team of detectives led by SP Umar Lawal immediately swung into action and arrested the following suspects; (1) Salisu Suleiman, ‘m’, aged 18 years old of Dorayi Quarters Kano, Aminu Nasir, ‘m’, aged 18 years old of Galadanchi Quarters, Kano Sadi Abubakar, ‘m’, aged 18 years old of and Yusuf Bala, ‘m’, aged 32 years old of Sauna Quarters Kano. On investigation, the suspects confessed to the crime while the robbed tricycle was recovered in their possession. An investigation is in progress.
20. ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS AND RECOVERY OF AK-47 RIFLE:- On 27/06/2022 at about 1930hrs, a team of Policemen led by SP Shehu Dahiru while on intelligence-led patrol along Gwarzo Road by Ring Road Kano, intercepted gang of suspected Kidnappers on their way to Rogo LGA for a kidnapping mission. After an exchange of fire, the following suspects were arrested; (1) Sadam Sani, ‘m’, aged 26 years old of Gadon Kaya Quarters Kano (2) Ibrahim Lawan alias Chaka, ‘m’, 39 years old of Zoo Road Quarters Kano (3) Musa Darious, ‘m’, 43 years old of Langtang LGA of Plateau State, and (4) Sama’ila Grigori, ‘m’, aged 40 years old of Kumo LGA Gombe State. Exhibits recovered include; one AK-47 rifle, one magazine with seventeen (17) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, one cutlass and four (4) sharp knives. On investigation, the suspect confessed to the crime. The Commissioner of Police, Kano Police Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet investigation.
21. ARREST OF SUSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE THIEF AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE:- On 27/06/2022 at about 1630hrs, based on intelligence-led operations, one Haruna Shehu, ‘m’, was arrested in possession of a Motor Vehicle Hyundai Jeep Motor Vehicle, Black by a team of Policemen led by CSP Ahmed Abdullahi. On investigation, the suspect confessed that the vehicle was stolen from Lagos State. An effort is in progress to trace the owner.
22. ARREST OF SUSPECTED THUGS (YAN DABA) AND RECOVERY OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND ILLICIT DRUGS:- Raids were conducted between 27/06/2022 and 21/07/2022 by a team of Policemen led by CSP Bashir Musa Gwadabe, the officer in charge of Anti Daba Squad led to the arrest of 92 suspects and recovery of a large number of dangerous weapons and illicit drugs. 62 suspects were charged to court while 30 are under investigation.
23: FOILED TERRORISM AND RECOVERY OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICES:- Team of Policemen led by CSP Alabi Lateef while on intelligence-led surveillance patrol along Chiranchi Dorayi Quarters Kano, in continuation of a case under investigation, intercepted a moving Mercedes Benz Motor Vehicle. While they were about to stop and search the vehicle, the occupants opened fire on the Policemen and the Operatives engaged the hoodlums ran away and abandoned the said Motor Vehicle. Search conducted by a team of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defence (EOD-CBRN), the following items were recovered from the vehicle; (1) Three (3) A47 rifles with magazines fully loaded with Ninety (90) rounds of ammunition (2) Fourteen (14) empty shell of AK47 ammunitions (3) Three different mobile phones (4) different types of Explosive Devices (IEDs). The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko fsi ordered for discreet investigation and arrest of the hoodlums. An investigation is in progress.
