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  • Killer-suspects of woman, six children in police net

    Killer-suspects of woman, six children in police net

    Three suspects are in police net over the killing of a mother and her six children in Kano.

    Thirty-five-year-old Fatima Abubakar, and her six children were murdered in their residence in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters at 12.10 pm on Saturday.

    Kano Police command spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, gave the suspects’ names as: Umar Auwalu, 23 of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters, Isyaku Yakubu, aka ‘Chebe’, 40, of Sagagi Quarters, and Yakubu Abdulaziz, aka ‘Wawo’, 21, of Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters all in Kano.

    Kiyawa said the command acted on the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and deployed intelligence-led policing to track the suspects.

    CSP Kiyawa said the suspects would be charged to court on conclusion of investigation.

    He assured that perpetrators of crimes must be punished by the law.

    Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori hailed the officers for the timely arrest of the suspects and commended the public for their support.

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    Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, commended the police for their efforts. Barau, in a statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Ismail Mudashir, described the arrest as soothing news and called for a speedy trial of the suspects.

    “I commend the command for its swiftness. This is the first leg; the command should conduct a thorough investigation and ensure a speedy trial so that these ‘killers’ are prosecuted and brought to book.

    “They must face the full wrath of the law. We will follow this to its logical conclusion. Over the past hours, I have been traumatised, devastated and overwhelmed by the gruesome murder of these innocent children and their mother. This is barbaric and beyond comprehension.

    “May Almighty Allah grant the victims Aljannatul Firdaus and give the husband/ father of the children, Haruna Bashir, the strength to bear this,” he said.

  • Kano police nab notorious drug dealer, seize five bags of cannabis sativa

    Kano police nab notorious drug dealer, seize five bags of cannabis sativa

    Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered five bags and 297 parcels of cannabis sativa.

    Police spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Tuesday said operatives of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) detained the suspect -one Ibrahim Mohammed of Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.

    “He was found in possession of five bags and 297 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa.

    “Investigations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover additional exhibits,” Kiyawa, a Superintendent of Police (SP), said.

    The Commissioner of Police in Kano, Ibrahim Bakori, said the investigation will soon be completed and if found guilty, the suspect will face the full weight of the law.

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    Bakori commended the police officers for their “dedication and bravery.”

    He appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, reassuring residents of the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, peace and security in the state.

  • Police confirm abduction of eight women, two men in Kano villages

    Police confirm abduction of eight women, two men in Kano villages

    Suspected bandits have kidnapped 10 persons in three villages of Tsanyanwa Local Government Area of Kano state.

    The affected villages include: Sundu, Biresawa and Masaurari.

    Among those abducted are eight women, it was learnt.

    Witnesses said the attackers invaded on Monday night.

    “Five women and a man were taken away from Biresawa.

    “In Sundu, three women and one man were reportedly kidnapped,” our source said.

    The bandits came from Rimaye in neighbouring Katsina State on 10 motorcycles with three riders per bike, it was learnt.

    Police spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, confirmed the incident to The Nation on Tuesday, saying a team of the Force was on top of the situation.

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    “Efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims and arrest the culprits,” Kiyawa said.

    One of the relatives of some of the victims, Kabiru Usman, said the attackers came armed with guns.

    He said: “They kidnapped my wife, Umma; my 17-year-old daughter, Fati; my brother’s wife, and two other women.

    “We tried to stop them but our weapons were no match theirs.”

    He added that residents had informed the police and the military after receiving prior warnings that the bandits were coming.

    According to him: : “Before the attack occurred, we got a report that they were heading towards us, and we notified the security agencies, including the police and military, ahead of time because they gave us their numbers and asked us to call if we got any information.”

  • Kano police nab 157 suspects

    Kano police nab 157 suspects

    • Arms recovered

    Kano State Police Command has arrested 157 criminal suspects for various crimes in the last four weeks, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said yesterday.

    Of those arrested 24 are robbers, 14 drug dealers, seven motor vehicle thieves, five motorcycle thieves, 28 thieves and 79 thugs (Yan Daba).

    Among the weapons recovered are two English pistols, 19 fabricated revolver rifles, a fabricated pistol, 117 cartridges, six expended cartridges and 11 ammunition.

    Other weapons recovered included 57 cutlasses, 71 sharp knives, 15 sharp irons (Dan Bida), seven scissors, two axes and a bow, among others.

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    Items recovered included two motor vehicles, two tricycles, three motorcycles, consignments of tramadol tablets worth N150 million, six cartons of Ampicillin tablets, 22 bottles of suck and die and 69 sachets and 260 pieces of exol tablets.

    Bakori, who assumed duty on March 17, said, after obtaining briefs on the security in Kano, it became necessary to address pervasive issues of notorious thugs (Fadan Daba), drug abuse (Kwaya), armed robbery and other violent crimes.

    “Over the past four weeks, the command intensified intelligence-led joint operations, round-the-clock visibility patrols and initiated strategic partnerships with community members.

    “The proactive and collaborative efforts are yielding positive results and of the successes recorded are the breakthroughs that led to the dismantling of criminal networks that specialized in smuggling of firearms into the state.

    “In order to ensure peace continues to prevail in the state, we have planned to conduct a series of community-based engagements and intelligence-led operations at strategic locations in the State with a view to prevent crimes and maintain law and order,” Bakori said, encouraging residents to cooperate with the police.

  • JUST IN: Kano gets new Commissioner of Police

    JUST IN: Kano gets new Commissioner of Police

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori as the new Commissioner of Police for Kano State.

    Bakori, who hails from Katsina State, replaces CP Salman Garba Dogo, who has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG).

    Before his appointment, CP Bakori served as the Commissioner of Police, Homicide, at the Force Investigation Department (FID), Abuja.

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    According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani: “His career spans various strategic roles, including: Commander, Bayelsa State Joint Task Force (Operation Doo Akpo), Yenagoa Assistant Commissioner, Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja Assistant Commissioner, Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Bayelsa State Assistant Commissioner, CID, Rivers State Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector General of Police Commanding Officer, 17 PMF, Akure Mandate for Security and Stability Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), has tasked CP Bakori with ensuring peace and security in Kano State.

    “You must quickly settle into the challenging task before you, ensuring that crime and criminality are brought to an end while promoting freedom of movement and security of enterprise,” Argungu advised.

    He also urged CP Bakori to conduct a crime mapping of Kano State to implement a focused security strategy.

    The Commission assured that it would monitor his progress and provide necessary support for his success.

    The PSC’s approval has been forwarded to the Inspector General of Police for implementation, in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Chief Onyemuche Nnamani.

  • Kano police arrest three suspects with N129.5 billion counterfeit currencies

    Kano police arrest three suspects with N129.5 billion counterfeit currencies

    …59 others paraded for various crimes

    The police command in Kano state on Tuesday paraded 62 suspects arrested for various criminal offences.

    Among the suspects were a syndicate of three that specialises in the trade of counterfeit currencies.

    Muhammed Muktar, 35, Nura Ibrahim, 26, and 30 year old Muhammed Abdullahi were arrested with counterfeit currencies equivalent to a total sum of N129.5 billion.

    The fake currencies recovered from the trio included $3,366,000, CFA51,970,000 and N1.4 million.

    59 other criminal suspects arrested for various offences included eight armed robbers, 10 cattle rustlers, three kidnappers and one suspect for abduction and four drug dealers.

    Other suspects included six tricycle thieves, four motorcycle thieves, four fraudsters and 22 thugs (Yan Daba).

    A kidnap victim, another abduction victim and human traffic victims were rescued by the police.

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    Some of the recoveries included live ammunitions, three tricycles, eight motorcycles, three parcels and 175 wraps of Indian Hemp, 250 pieces of Diazepam tablets, 278 sheep and seven cattle.

    Other recoveries included five necklaces and five earrings, 10 SIM cards, 15 ATM cards and 10 mobile phones.

    Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, said the arrests were made within two weeks, from November 25 to December 9, 2024.

    A Superintendent of the Police (SP), Abdullahi Kiyawa, who briefed reporters on behalf of the police commissioner, said as a result of “multifaceted approach“ adopted by the command, Kano State has become a safer and more secure place for all.

    “Businesses are thriving, residents are feeling safer in their homes, and the general sense of security and well-being has been greatly enhanced,” he said, promising to remain committed to improving efforts and strengthening partnership with other security agencies and the community to ensure that Kano State remains a beacon of safety and security for residents and visitors.

  • Protest: Kano police command parades 873 suspects, recover huge exhibits

    Protest: Kano police command parades 873 suspects, recover huge exhibits

    • 76 held for flying Russian flags

    • Police trailing protest sponsor, says IG

    The Kano State Police Command has arrested 873 suspects and recovered a chunk of items in the aftermath of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest that turned violently in the state.

    Police Commissioner Salman Garba, who paraded the suspects yesterday at the command’s headquarters at Bompai, said 600 suspects were arrested for various offenses.

    These, the police chief said, include criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief and arson.

    The police also arrested about 150 violators of the curfew the state government imposed on the state, following a breakdown of law and order during the protest.

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    Six other suspects are being held for allegedly masterminding the destruction, setting ablaze and looting the state-owned printing press.

    Also, the Kano State police command said it arrested 76 persons, including a foreigner, over the disturbance they cause during the protest.

    Garba said the suspects had been transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for “discreet investigation on charges of sedition”.

    He expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation the state government and the residents showed towards the police, which he said helped the command in keeping the state safe and secure.

    In Plateau State, the government yesterday announced a further relaxation of the curfew from 7 a.m to 7 p.m, pending further review.

    In a statement by his spokesman Gyang Bere, Governor Caleb Mutfwang expressed gratitude to the residents for their patriotism, resilience, and cooperation during the period of the curfew.

    Also, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf yesterday relaxed the 24-hour curfew he imposed on the state to run from dusk to dawn (6 p.m to 6 a.m) as the security situation had improved.

    He said the decision to relax the curfew followed the return of peace to the state.

    Also, the Nasarawa State government yesterday denied the hoisting of the Russian flag in any part of the state during the hunger protest.

    A statement in Lafia, the state capital, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, reads: “The attention of the Nasarawa State government has been drawn to an editorial published by an online medium, listing Nasarawa as one of the northern states where protesters hoisted the Russian flag during the recent nationwide protest.

    “The Nasarawa State government wishes to categorically debunk this allegation… The allegation is false, misleading and mischievous. to say the lease…

    “While urging members of the public to disregard the false reports, we wish to assure citizens that Nasarawa State under Abdullahi A. Sule remains committed to the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria.”

    In Niger State, Acting Governor Yakubu Garba expressed appreciation to the residents for conducting themselves peacefully during the nationwide protest.

    In a state broadcast, he said: “…Your commitment to unity, mutual respect, and constructive dialogue is not just commendable, but it is the very essence of our collective dedication to the progress and development of Niger State. You, the esteemed stakeholders and residents, are the driving force behind our state’s progress. Your decision to honour your commitment and refrain from participating in the nationwide protest exemplifies your role as true partners in progress.”

    Also, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun yesterday shed more light on police raid of a shop within the building where the national secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is located.

    Egbetokun spoke at the Nigerian Police Youth Summit organised by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Abuja in commemoration of this year’s United Nations International Youths Day Celebration with the theme: Enhancing the Nigeria Youth’s Value for National Security Intelligence.

    The IGP said he would not share details of the operations due to the ongoing investigation. 

    Egbetokun said: “Our responsibility is not to take part in protest but to manage protest. With the intelligence at the disposal of the police, anyone who knows what we know about this protest would not come out to protest.

    “We have intelligence at our disposal that some agents of destabilisation are ready to use the protest to destabilise our country. I won’t be able to share the details yet because we are still on the trail of these individuals.

    “Some of them are already out of the country. They immediately escaped and some of them are even foreigners. One of them was traced to the Labour House.

    “The other day, I was just wondering why the noise about the raid on Labour House, when the police did not raid Labour House. We raided only a shop that the individual was using as a front and we have been monitoring his activities.

    “He was very active in the Sudan crisis. And he is in Nigeria mobilising people to destabilise our country. We traced him to that shop and our detectives raided his shop and we recovered valuable documents. So, there was no need for the noise about the raid on the Labour House. The NLC secretariat was not our focus.”

  • Kano police arrest notorious armed robber with two AK47 rifles, N4.9 million

    Kano police arrest notorious armed robber with two AK47 rifles, N4.9 million

    The police in Kano have arrested a notorious armed robber and recovered from him two AK-47 rifles with 47 rounds of live ammunition.

    The cash of N4.9 million was also recovered from the 35-year old criminal, whose name was given as Hassan Iliya.

    Police spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said a resident of Yandadi Village, Kunchi local government area of Kano State had on Monday reported that armed robbers stormed his residence, attacked him, and robbed him of N15 million.

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    Upon getting the report, the Commissioner of Police, Salman Garba, directed a team of detectives to conduct intelligence-led patrols to arrest the culprits and recover their operational weapons.

    “On the same day the team arrested the principal suspect, Hassan Iliya, of Alhazawa Village, Musawa local government area of Katsina State, while attempting to escape on a motorcycle.

    “A spot search revealed a sack containing two AK-47 Rifles with 47 rounds of live ammunition and cash totaling four million, nine hundred, and eighty-six thousand naira,” Kiyawa said.

    Kiyawa disclosed that the police commissioner has ordered investigation into the case, urging the public to remain patriotic.

  • Police arrest three terrorists commanders, 87 others in Kano

    The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected Boko Haram commanders. Along with 87 other suspects, they were paraded for various offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, theft, and banditry.

    Kano state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, said one of the Boko Haram suspects was arrested at a Hotel in Sabon Gari quarters, while the other two were apprehended during a raid at their hideout within the metropolis.

    According to him, there are clear indications that Boko Haram insurgents were making attempts to regroup in Kano state, adding that they all confessed to being members of the dreaded terrorist group.

    IIliyasu explained that one of them was heading towards Adamawa state from Abuja but made a stop-over in Kano where luck ran out of him and was eventually arrested in a hotel. He said that three kidnapping suspects were also arrested by a team of police men drafted from Kano to Kaduna for abducting a four-year old girl, Khadijat Riliwanu of Naibawa Quarters, who was rescued at the residence of the female suspects.

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    He said 10 bandits were intercepted at Koki Quarters in a Toyota Hiace Bus heading to Badawa Quarters. When the vehicle was searched, they were found to be in possession of 22 various dangerous weapons, including long knives, short knives, large quantity of hard drugs, and intoxicating/ hallucinating substances, with new weapons of violence known in local parlance as ‘fate-fate, tsitaka and barandami.”

    Iliyasu further stated that 61 suspects were arrested at various criminal hideouts, while one Aminu who graduated from Kano University of Science and Technology, now undergoing a Master degree progarmme at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), was arrested alongside his accomplice for stabbing the night guard of the University and was found to be in possession of 15 stolen laptops.

    He said six armed robbers and kidnap suspects were arrested while Bashir Sani of Rimin Kebbe Quarters, Kano was apprehended in possession of a single barrel gun loaded with 15 rounds of cartridges, adding that during investigation, another one locally-made gun, one chemical/pepper spray, one jack knife, one walkie-talkie, one handcuff and a police belt were recovered from him.

  • Kano Police intercept 303 cartons of Tramadol worth N2bn 

    Kano State Police Command yesterday made a big haul, following the seizure of 303 cartons of hard drugs, comprising of tramadol tablets, valued at N1 billion.

    Briefing reporters at the Police Command Headquarters in Bompai, the Commissioner of Police, Wikili Mohammed, said the seizure, followed a tip-off, prompting a police special squad to impound the 303 carton at No. 157, Miller Road, Bompai, in the Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state.

    During the raid, the police were able to burst the syndicate at a drug factory known as Ugolab Manufacturing Company based in Bompai, Kano.

    Wakili said one suspect, Chris Metuh of No. 157, Club Road, was arrested and currently in police custody.

    According to him , the command on April 17, 2019 was able  to recover 303 cartons of trammadol tablets at No. 157 Miller Road, Bompai in Nassarawa Local Government and one person was arrested during the raid.

    Also, the police said one Aliu of Sheka quarters, Ibrahim Al-hassan, Mohammad Ahmad of Gwammaja quarters and Chukwujekwu Felix of Sabon Gari quarters were arrested, in possession of dangerous weapons.