Police Nab 9 Armed Robbery Suspects In Kano
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Kano State Police Command has arrested nine people suspected of involvement in series of armed robbery operations in the state.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, made this known while briefing newsmen on the command’s efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety of lives and property of residents.
“The arrest was triggered by a report of an armed robbery incident that occurred on October 8, 2025, at about 2 am, at a residence in Unguwar Wambai, Dorayi Babba Quarters, Kano.
“The robbers, armed with rifles, made away with a Toyota Yaris motor vehicle, foreign and local currencies amounting to N3,700,000, three mobile phones, and other valuables.
“In the process, they also brutally assaulted the complainant’s wife, removing one of her teeth with a diamond, causing her grievous hurt.
“Police officers attached to Dorayi Divisional Headquarters responded and arrested one suspect. On my instruction, the Command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS) moved in and rounded up eight other suspects at different locations within Kano and Kaduna States,” the commissioner said.
He gave the names of the arrested suspects as Abubakar Aminu, 22, Aliyu Aliyu, 23, Abubakar Usman, 22, Sulaiman Sani, 20, Yusuf Yusuf, 17, Abdulrahman Aliyu, 23, Salisu Hussaini, 17, Sulaiman Abdullahi, 20, and Abdulmutallib Sa’ad, 24.
Bakori said weapons and other items found on them include a double-barrel gun with breach number 273720, eighteen rounds of live cartridges, an English Falcon pistol with breach number RFJA 170521867, one scrapped Phoenix pistol, an iron cutter, two cutlasses, four sharp knives, three torch lights, a red Toyota Corolla LE registered ADK 787 EV, and two mobile phones.
According to him, the nine suspects have confessed to being involved in several armed robbery operations in Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano states, including the recent armed robbery at Unguwar Jakada, Dorayi Quarters in Kano.
“All suspects arrested will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation, and the Command is working to recover more exhibits.
“Notably, our community-based crime fighting model, “Operation Kukan Kura,” has contributed significantly to the reduction of crime in the state. We have seen a geometric reduction in all forms of crimes. Mobile phone snatching and robbery becoming a thing of the past .Thuggery activities (Fadan Daba) being crippled.
“I would like to commend the officers involved in this operation for their bravery and professionalism. Their dedication to duty has resulted in this significant breakthrough, and I urge all officers to continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the people of Kano State.
“I also wish to appreciate the support of the public in providing valuable information that led to this achievement. We encourage the public to continue to support us with information that will aid our efforts in combating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the State.”
