Police Nab Suspect, Three Years After Kidnap of Village Head In Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Usman Lawan Baba, locally known as Yellow, three years after his abduction of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari.
The 27-year-old suspect, a resident of Dakatsalle, Zango Ranka, Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, was arrested on 2nd October 2025 at about 1800hrs.
Baba and three others allegedly conspired and abducted the viilage head on 9th August,, 2023.
They collected ₦2,750,000, a Tecno Kevo 4 handset, and a wristwatch from the victim.
According to the command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori commended the relentless efforts of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad.
The victim was successfully rescued as the suspects attempted to flee, but two of them were gunned down.
One of them is Bello Kici-Kici of Falgore Village, Doguwa LGA, Kano State. He was neutralized by the Police during a kidnapping operation in Jigawa State, with an AK-47 rifle recovered.
“Mallam Sale of Gezawa LGA, who was neutralized by the Police during an armed robbery incident in Gezawa LGA, Kano State. Ruwa Shehu of Gafan Village, Bebeji LGA, Kano State, who is currently in a correctional facility for a kidnapping-related offense.
“Other accomplices, including Ibrahim Gwanja, Sule Naye, and an unidentified individual, have been linked to the case and are under further investigation.
The suspect will be charged to court upon the completion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police ccommended the public for their continued support and cooperation in the fight against crime and acknowledges the outstanding efforts of the operatives involved in the operation.
He reiterates the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Kano State.
“For any suspicious activities or emergencies, the public is encouraged to contact the Command through its emergency lines as follows: 08032419754, 08123821575 or 09029292926,” Kiyawa added in the statement
