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  • 220 suspected criminals held in Kano

    The Kano State Police Command has arrested 220 suspected criminals involved in robbery, drug peddling and others.

    Addressing reporters yesterday while parading the suspects, spokesman Abdullahi Haruna said they were nabbed at flashpoints in the municipality.

    He said the suspects had been terrorising residents before they were apprehended during a raid.

    Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Haruna added that nine suspected robbers were arrested at Tudun Wada while attacking Rasa Industrial Company Ltd on Club Road, Kano.

    He said during the raid, one person was injured.

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    “Items recovered from the robbers include two desktop computers, one Plasma TV, six laptops, one printer, one decoder, two standing fans, 15 cutlasses and sticks.

    “In continuation of the command’s earlier pledge to rid the state of crimes, raids of criminals’ hideouts and blackspots were carried out between March 29 and April 1 across the state.

    “This was to arrest the remnants of criminals moving about in the communities, posing security challenges and threats to the public.

    “During the raids, 142 suspected criminals were arrested. Quantities of Indian hemp, Suck-and-die, intoxicating drugs, knives and cutlasses were seized.

    “Such raids will continue throughout the state to reduce crimes.

    “The suspects will be arraigned. Residents are enjoined to cooperate with the command and report suspected people,” Haruna said.

     

  • Gunmen attack Kano town, kill one, others injured

    Gunmen attack Kano town, kill one, others injured

    Suspected armed robbers, Monday reportedly attacked Garo town in Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, killing one person, while two others suffered varying degree of injuries.

    According to an eyewitness account, Abdulmumuni Abubakar Tsanyawa, the suspected robbers, earlier targeted a businessman in the town to attack him but unfortunately, for them, the bizman was not within the neighbourhood.

    Following the absence of their target, they promptly raided and set ablaze five shops, destroying properties, worth millions of naira.

    According to him, the attack, which started at about 11 pm, forced residents to flee the area to safe haven.

    Confirming the robbery attack, the Spokesman of the Kano State Police Command, DSP Musa Magaji Majiya, said: ”Some robbers invaded Garo town in Kabo Local Government Area of the State. Their motive was to attack a businessman in the area but unfortunately, they failed to find their target.”

    Majia, explained that the robbers opted to attack shops, within the town, razing five shops in the process.

    He said, no sooner the police received a distress call than some crack police officers were drafted to the scene, during which one of the robbers was gunned down, while the other two in a desperate attempt to escape suffered fractures on their legs.

    However, he said investigations has commenced, stressing that the police is determined to nab the fleeing accomplices.

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  • Easter: Kano CAN Chairman supports FG’s economic road map

    Easter: Kano CAN Chairman supports FG’s economic road map

    The chairman, Kano chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Ransom Bello has urged the Federal Government not to relent in its effort to revamp the economic even in the face of activities of economic saboteurs who are hell-bent on frustrating the good intention of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

    Bishop Bello who disclosed this during his Easter message to Nigerians also frowned at the activities of economic saboteurs, describing it as detrimental to the national development.

    He prayed for the success of the current economic team put together by the Buhari’s administration and hoped that at the end, their decisions and policy formulation will bring the economy back on the right track for the interest of all Nigerians, particularly, the masses.

    According to him, “though Nigeria is going through trying period, things will change for the better. There is no room for despair. There is no reason for suicide. We should not kill ourselves because of hardship. I hope things are going to change in this country, but how it is going to happen, I don’t know.

    “For a man that believes in Christ, there is always hope for tomorrow. I am sure when Jesus Christ was crucified and buried, it is like the disciples lost hope and when he rose from the grave, and their hope came alive again.

    “Darkness is not supreme to light. The light will always overcome darkness. Nigeria will witness the light of God economically and politically. I always believe that there will be a better tomorrow. As I give credit to the present administration for what they are doing, I believe that a better government will evolve.

    “Now, here is the irony, Jesus raise the dead from the grave, and the same Jesus eventually entered the grave for the sake of man; but he rose again—he conquered the power of death. So, Nigerians should not be worried about the level of hardship and depression we are passing through because very soon, things will be better.”

    Bishop Bello who is also the General Overseer of Calvary Life Assembly, however, urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to “wake up to its responsibilities and ensure that the common man has food on the table. The government should ensure that we have employment for the young people. The government has to ensure that Naira is well stabilised, and the dollar should continue to depreciate.”

    He, however, urged economic saboteurs to desist from their evil way or face the wrath of God.

     

  • Police arrest 11 kidnap suspects, rescue 12 victims in Kano

    Police arrest 11 kidnap suspects, rescue 12 victims in Kano

    The Kano state police Command Wednesday said it arrested 11 suspected kidnappers, and rescued 12 kidnap victims from the dreaded Falgore Forest in Dogua Local Government Area of the state.

    Speaking to Reporters at the Command’s headquarters, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Rabiu Yusuf said due to the upsurge of kidnapping and armed banditry, especially in the Southern part of the state, the Command rejuvenated its anti-kidnapping squad in its bid to launch a major offensive on notorious criminals.

    According to him: “a fierce gun duel for almost one hour ensued at the first and second gates before the main camp was penetrated,” adding that those arrested during the operation include, Bello Bello Shano, Debo Ibrahim, Lawal Shuaibu, Adamu Abubakar and Nura Salisu of Dariya Shere village.

    Others include, Zubairu Mua’azu of Daurawa village, Umar Bello of Kekenta village all in Doguwa Local Government Area,Ibrahim Bashir  S/Kaura Village, Adamu Gainaku,Abdulrasak Isyaku of Gidan Iya, Ruga-Ruga village from Tunduwada Local Government Area  and Maharazu Yahaya

    The Commissioner of Police also stated that while some escaped into the thick forest with bullet wounds, during the mop-up operation , one Bello Salleh and Mohammed Sani all of Rafin Kura village in Dogowua LGA , were kidnapped on the very date were rescued .

    He further disclosed that ten other victims who were taken hostage at the forest including women were also rescued , they are , Halima Sa’adu, Rabi Idri, Amos Yakubu, Jacob Ibrahim all of Doguwa Local Government Area.

    Others are Hajara Yakubu of Karasa village, Maimuna Abubakar , Sule Maigoro , Ibrahim Umaru , Musa Idi and Alhaji Ibrahim Hamisu .

    The exhibits recovered in the Falgore forest camp include, one AK 47 Riffle, two loaded magazines, 250 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition, eight Bajaj motorcycles, criminal masks and personal belongings, saying that, “some quantity of dried leaves suspected to e Indian hemp, some quantity of food items , drinks and drugs were equally uncovered from them.”

    “I wish to further inform you that all the victims underwent post-trauma counseling and medical examination, today, they will be formally handed over to their respective families,” he added.

  • Police ban Kwankwasiyya mass wedding in Kano

    The Kano State Police Command has banned a mass wedding organised by a group loyal to former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.

    This is contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Magaji Majiya, and issued to newsmen on Thursday in Kano.

    According to the statement, the measure is necessary because the wedding coincided with the state government’s planned empowerment programme event slated for Aug. 20.

    “The police has banned the two ceremonies indefinitely as security Intelligence available at our disposal revealed that some disgruntled elements are preparing to use the occasions to cause havoc in the state.

    It warned that the police and other security agencies would not fold their arms to allow some people to breach the peace in the state.

    “Our prime responsibility is to ensure peace, tranquility, protection of lives and property as well as maintenance of law and order,’’ the statement said.

    The statement said that the Commissioner of Police would invite the organisers of the two events for a meeting with a view to resolving the issues.

  • Police rescue woman abducted by Boko Haram

    Police rescue woman abducted by Boko Haram

    Vigilant Security Operatives from the Kano State Police Command last Saturday night in Hotoro quarters of the metropolis rescued a mother of three, identified as Khadeja Ibrahim, who miraculously escaped from the hands of her abductors, as she was kidnapped from Maiduguri, Borno State.

    She was rescued at about 11 pm last Saturday in the Hotoro area of Kano State from the grips of her captives, who drove her to Kano after kidnapping her at a bus stop on her way to the hospital in Maiduguri.

    Briefing reporters in Kano Sunday, Kano State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Abbati Maigari Dikko, disclosed that Khadija’s captives picked her from a bus stop, pretending to offer her lift.

    According to the CP, no sooner she boarded the vehicle than she was hypnotized, with some undisclosed substances, which promptly rendered her unconscious, not realizing, where she was until the vehicle in which they were travelling developed a technical hitch at the outskirts of Kano.

    While the vehicle was on transit, the CP said that her captives asked her whether she is familiar with Kano metropolis but she replied that she had no idea.

    Thereafter, according to the Police Commissioner, her captors told her that they were taking to Kano to perform:” Aiki Allah (like a Jihad).

    Furthermore, the CP disclosed that as soon as Khadeja regained consciousness, she realized that the clothes she earlier wore had been removed and substituted with something that looked like a locally made bullet proof jacket, adorned with so many chains and nails.

    Meanwhile, according to the CP, while efforts were been made to fix the vehicle, which was also carrying two men, Khadija and another woman, and in the process she attempted to remove the jacket because she heard about the Aiki Allah, which aroused her suspicion that she is at the wrong hands (Boko Haram insurgents).

    Fortunately for Khadeja, according to the CP, she was able to remove the jacket, jumped out of the car and ran out, as one of the captors pursued her, threatening that wherever she escapes to she would be traced, emphasizing that they are all over the environment.

    But however, the CP noted that God in His infinite mercy enabled her to make good her escape, during which she ran into some Security operatives, who rescued and took her to Hotoro Police Station, from where she was transferred to the Kano Police Command Headquarters in Hotoro between 11 and 12 Saturday midnight.

    Meanwhile, Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has cautioned Kano people to be extra-vigilant, particularly market men and women, following information that Boko Haram insurgents may launch an attack in any of the markets in the commercial city of Kano.

    This followed information extracted from the Boko Haram insurgents that they may launch an attack in any of the Kano markets, sooner or later, hence the need to be extra vigilant.