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  • Kano Police chief apologises to NBA over unlawful arrest

    Kano state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Wakili has apologised to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over molestation and unlawful arrest of its members by policemen.

    The apology came barely 24 hours to expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum by the Kano NBA to Wakili.

    The Nation reports the NBA in a statement on Wednesday said armed policemen had molested and arrested its members working at an election petition secretariat.

    The association also accused Wakili of being partisan in the discharge of his duty.

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    However, on receiving the information about the ultimatum, the commissioner appeared at the NBA secretariat on Thursday to tender an unreserved apology.

    Speaking to newsmen after the visit, Wakili said he decided to come by himself to say sorry after he investigated the incident that led to the arrest and detention of two lawyers.

    “After receiving the complaint and even heard it through the media, I launched an investigation and found that they were unlawfully arrested.

    “Therefore, I deemed it fit to go there myself and tender my apology. I am a Police man who discharges his duty within the concept of law,” he said.

    The CP also urged the association and other people to challenge him whenever he goes contrary to law.

    The state secretary of the association, Mujtaba Adamu-Ameen, commended the CP for the gesture, describing him as a professional and ethical cop.

    “As you can see, the CP abided by our ultimatum. He came here and apologised. This show that he is a professional and disciplined Corp,” he said.

  • Kano: 28 arrested over attack on APC chairman’s residence

    The new Commissioner of Police, Kano state Command, Mr. Mohammed Wakili on Monday said 28 suspected hoodlums have been arrested in connection with the bloody attack on residents and the house of chairman of Kano state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, during the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential rally in the state.

    The Nation reports that some hoodlums and bandits believed to be PDP supporters had attacked the residence of the APC chairman and allegedly matcheted one of the sons and two others.

    Addressing newsmen at the police headquarters in Bompai, Wakili he said investigations into the incident have commenced, and will be followed to a logical conclusion, adding that anyone found to be involved or to have masterminded the attack will be decisively dealt with according to the law, no matter how highly place.

    Wakili pledged his preparedness to ensure a safe environment before, during and after the general elections, adding that politicians and political parties participating in the exercise should play by the rules, as the police will ensure fair and equal treatment to all.

    “We will not allow a few people among us to operate as if there are no laws. We will not allow them to operate as if Kano is a jungle. We will not allow what happened on Sunday (10 February) to repeat itself again.

    “The position of the law in brandishing and carrying arms dangerous weapons during political rallies, electioneering campaigns, elections and even ordinary days, is clear; and at all times, the law is in place.

    “Nobody should use the children of poor people to commit mayhem, while their own children are studying overseas. The Peace Accord has been signed and its rules and regulations are still in place; and I expect politicians in the state to respect the Peace Accord deal.

    “It is unfortunate that on Sunday (February 10), we saw how thugs were carrying arms and openly brandishing dangerous weapons. We will not tolerate such act of lawlessness again.”

    Wakili who assumed office on Monday added that, “there is a new Sheriff in town. We are not going to be partisan; we are not going to support A against B. Already, we have arrested 28 suspects over Sunday’s attacks. Investigation is in progress. We will make sure we reach to the conclusion. And whoever is found guilty will face the wrath of the law.”

    He further stated that, “I also want to assure Kano people that in my tenure, Kano will be one of the safest state in the country; and those who wants to disrupt the peace of the state will be dealt with accordingly.”

    Wakili read riot act against drug dealers, insisting that one of his top priorities in Kano is to fight drug abuse and fish out drug dealers and barons.

  • Police nab armed robbery/kidnap syndicate in Katsina

    The Katsina State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, have announced the arrest of a notorious armed robbery/kidnapping syndicate and the recovery of two AK 47 rifles with breech nos: 1977h4719 and tk 6184 with ten (10) rounds of live ammunition, acting on a tip off

    The Commissioner of Police Mohammed Wakili who made the disclosure while addressing news men at the command headquarters, said the Command arrested Umar Suleiman alias ‘MUSHODA’ or ‘ANARUWA’ aged 34yrs, of Mazoji village, Matazu LGA and one Sada Bala, alias ‘NA-IRAQI,’ ‘m’, aged 38yrs, of Sayaya village, Matazu LGA Katsina state,

     He said’’ a notorious syndicate of armed robbery suspect, who has been terrorizing Danmusa/Safana/Dutsinma LGA’s of Katsina and have also been on the wanted list of the Command for several armed robbery and kidnapping cases, were arrested, on 26/08/2017 at about 20:00hrs, as they invaded Hawan Dan-Maigyda village, along Kankara – Dutsinama road, Danmusa LGA of Katsina state and shot two persons’’.

     ‘’However, two of their members :Horon Anchau and Mohammed Bello alias ‘KIRI GORORE (all in prison custody) were arrested in connection with the crime ‘’

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     The command also announced the arrest of 3 armed robbery suspects and recovered one g.3. Rifle with breech no. 0514503020 and five rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition based on a tip off and in collaboration with IGP monitoring and striking unit, it also succeeded in smashing a notorious armed robbery/kidnapping for ransom syndicate, that migrated from Dansadau LGA of Zamfara state to Unguwar Goga village, in Faskari LGA of Katsina state.

     CP Wakil further maintained that during the raid on their criminal hideouts the command apprehended Usman Abdullahi aged 29yrs, of Unguwar Goga village, Faskari LGA, Sa’id Abdullahi aged 24yrs of the same address and Haruna Murni aged 26yrs of Ruwan Godiya village, Faskari LGA of Katsina State.

     He said’’ One G.3 Rifle with Breech No 0514503020 and five rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, The Suspects confessed to the commission of the offence.  Investigation is ongoing with a view of arresting other members of their syndicate’’

     The Commissioner assured the people that his command will continue to deliver on its mandate of protecting the lives and property of the people of the state.

    He said ’’the Command has been achieving results in the fight against crime due to the synergy that exists between the security stakeholders and the cooperation of well meaning people in the state.  We solicit for the continuation and sustenance of this synergy. ‘’

  • Police nab armed robbery/kidnap syndicate in Katsina

    The Katsina State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, on Thursday announced the arrest and busting of a notorious armed robbery/kidnapping syndicate and the recovery of two AK 47 rifles with breech nos: 1977h4719 and tk 6184 with ten (10) rounds of live ammunition, acting on a tip off.

    The Commissioner of Police Mohammed Wakili who made the disclosure while addressing news men at the command headquarters, said the Command arrested Umar Suleiman alias ‘MUSHODA’ or ‘ANARUWA’ aged 34yrs, of Mazoji village, Matazu LGA and one Sada Bala, alias ‘NA-IRAQI,’ ‘m’, aged 38yrs, of Sayaya village, Matazu LGA Katsina state,

    He said’’ a notorious syndicate of armed robbery suspect, who has been terrorizing Danmusa/Safana/Dutsinma LGA’s of Katsina and have also been on the wanted list of the Command for several armed robbery and kidnapping cases, were arrested, on 26/08/2017 at about 20:00hrs, as they invaded Hawan Dan-Maigyda village, along Kankara – Dutsinama road, Danmusa LGA of Katsina state and shot two persons’’.

    ‘’However, two of their members :Horon Anchau and Mohammed Bello alias ‘KIRI GORORE (all in prison custody) were arrested in connection with the crime ‘’

    The command also announced the arrest of 3 armed robbery suspects and recovered one g.3. Rifle with breech no. 0514503020 and five rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition based on a tip off and in collaboration with IGP monitoring and striking unit, it also succeeded in smashing a notorious armed robbery/kidnapping for ransom syndicate, that migrated from Dansadau LGA of Zamfara state to Unguwar Goga village, in Faskari LGA of Katsina state.

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    CP Wakil further maintained that during the raid on their criminal hideouts the command apprehended Usman Abdullahi aged 29yrs, of Unguwar Goga village, Faskari LGA, Sa’id Abdullahi aged 24yrs of the same address and Haruna Murni aged 26yrs of Ruwan Godiya village, Faskari LGA of Katsina State.

    He said’’ One G.3 Rifle with Breech No 0514503020 and five rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, The Suspects confessed to the commission of the offence. Investigation is ongoing with a view of arresting other members of their syndicate’’

    The Commissioner assured the people that his command will continue to deliver on its mandate of protecting the lives and property of the people of the state.

    He said ’’the Command has been achieving results in the fight against crime due to the synergy that exists between the security stakeholders and the cooperation of well meaning people in the state. We solicit for the continuation and sustenance of this synergy. ‘’

  • Police nabs five rapists, two drug pushers in Katsina

    The Katsina state command of the Nigerian Police Force on Saturday announced the arrest of 5 serial rapists and 2 drug pushers that have been terrorizing the state for quite some time now

    The State Commissioner for Police, Mohammed Wakili, who made the above disclosure during a press briefing on the activities of the command at the command headquarter said those arrested to include Sani Haruna aged 30yrs and Nura Ibrahim aged 26yrs both of Unguwar Gambo village, Malumfashi LGA who conspired and raped a 9yr old girl, and as a result, she sustained serious injuries on her private. The Victim was rushed to General Hospital, Malumfashi for treatment.

    Other rapists as reported by the Police were Abdulrashid Dalha aged 55yrs of Unguwar Dajin Mare village, Dandume LGA who lured an 8yr old girl into an uncompleted building and had an unlawful carnal knowledge of her and Abdullahi Sani aged 25yrs of Unguwar Namama village; Dandume LGA, who followed and raped a 7yr old girl, who went into a nearby farm to cut grasses for domestic animals.

    Also Jabiru Ahmed aged 25yrs of Dutsen-Reme village; Bakori LGA of Katsina who lured and had an unlawful carnal knowledge of a 4yr old girl inside his room at Dutsen-Reme village, Bakari LGA was also arrested

    In a related development, the Police also announced the arrest of 2 notorious drug peddlers and the recovery of 79 bottles of cough syrups following a tip off, and in the process arrested Hassan Muhammad, aged 22yrs, of Dandume and Umar Yusuf, aged 23yrs, of Layout Quarters, in the state capital respectively.

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    The Police boss further revealed the arrest of a notorious syndicate of cattle rustlers at Batsari LGA of Katsina state.

    He said ‘’the cattle rustlers arrested include: Zaharadin Rabiu aged 21yrs of Dumburum village, Zamfara state, Nura Musa, aged 31yrs and Jamilu Gambo aged 30yrs, all of Jibia LGA of Katsina state’’.

    ‘’They  were apprehended when they crossed the border from Zamfara and Katsina state with three (3) rustled cows belonging to one Lawal Abubakar of Bungudu LGA of Zamfara state’’.

    A notorious fraudster: Steven Yakubu aged 67yrs, of Old Legislative Quarters, GRA Quarters, who has been parading himself as a retired Brigade RSM of the Nigerian Army was arrested when he defrauded one Benshima B. Nguesku ‘m’ of GRA Quarters of the sum of Seven hundred and forty thousand (N740, 000:00K) with a pretext to secure them job vacancies in Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Custom Service, Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps was equally arrested and the suspect confessed to the crime.

    The commissioner further vowed that the police will not relent until they rid the state off criminal activities

  • ‘Police recover 198 arms from herdsmen, rustlers in Katsina’

    The Katsina State Police Command said it recovered no fewer than 198 illegal arms from herdsmen and cattle rustlers in the state.

    Mr Mohammed Wakili, the Commissioner of Police, disclosed this at a news conference on Wednesday in Katsina.

    He said that the recoveries were sequel to the directives given by the Inspector-General of Police ( IGP ) to the commissioners and their supervising Assistant Inspectors General of Police to that effect.

    He said that most of the arms were recovered from herdsmen, cattle rustlers and other criminals.

    Wakili explained that the arms included 20 AK47 rifles, 10 pistols, two G3 rifles, eight pump action rifles and two SMG.

    Others were 70 locally made pistols, one locally made rifle, 80 locally made Dane guns, five double barrelled guns, 840 ammunition and 50 magazines.

    He said that they would continue to recover illegally acquired arms from the public.

    “We are calling on those who have not returned their illegally acquired arms to do so before the expiration of the deadline.

    “We will continue to fight these criminal elements with a renewed vigour,” he said.

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