Reported By Mary Udezue | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
The Kano State Police Command has recorded a major success in its ongoing fight against violent crime with the arrest of three suspected armed robbers and the recovery of firearms and live ammunition within the Kano metropolis.
The arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations carried out in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who has repeatedly emphasized proactive policing and crime prevention across the country. Acting on credible intelligence and under the direction of the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, operatives attached to the Command’s Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) Base in Dorayi apprehended the first suspect, Isyaku Maude, a 37-year-old man popularly known as “Dan Sokoto,” from Bachirawa Quarters in Kano.
Police sources said the suspect was identified as a key member of an armed robbery syndicate operating within Kano metropolis. During preliminary interrogation, he reportedly admitted involvement in several armed robbery incidents carried out by the group across different parts of the city. His arrest subsequently provided crucial leads that enabled detectives to expand the investigation.
Further discreet and intelligence-driven inquiries led to the arrest of two additional suspects identified as Sahabi Danladi, a 20-year-old resident of Kofar Mata Quarters, and Najib Ibrahim, a 32-year-old resident of Bachirawa Quarters. A search conducted during the operation resulted in the recovery of two pistols — including a Beretta pistol with a breach number and a locally fabricated Beretta-style firearm — as well as twenty-three rounds of 9mm live ammunition.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the officers involved in the operation for their professionalism, dedication and commitment to duty. He described the arrests as a reflection of the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and the growing cooperation between the police and members of the public. The commissioner also expressed appreciation to residents of Kano State for providing timely information that continues to aid law enforcement efforts.
Police authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the suspects’ activities, identify other members of the syndicate, and recover additional weapons that may be in circulation. The suspects are expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, in accordance with the law.
The Kano State Police Command reiterated its appeal to citizens to remain vigilant and to report suspicious movements or criminal activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency contact lines. Officials emphasized that public cooperation remains a critical component of effective policing and crime prevention.
The latest arrests come amid renewed efforts by the Kano State Police Command to curb armed robbery and other violent crimes, particularly in densely populated urban areas. Security analysts note that sustained intelligence gathering, community engagement and rapid response are increasingly proving effective in disrupting criminal networks across the state.
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