The Kano State Police Command has arrested ten individuals suspected of being involved in kidnapping and armed robbery. Among the suspects are five alleged kidnappers, including two women, and five individuals believed to be responsible for a series of armed robberies in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Friday. He noted that the operation began after a resident of Zakirai town in Gabasawa Local Government Area reported that his 21-year-old son, Muhammad Bello, had been kidnapped on March 8, 2025. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of ₦15 million for his release.
“Following a report of a kidnapping incident received from a resident of Zakirai Town in Gabasawa LGA, Kano 08/03/2025, that his son, Muhammad Bello, 21, was kidnapped and a ransom of fifteen million naira, was demanded for his release.
“On receipt of the report, a team from the Anti-kidnapping Squad led by CSP Bala Shuaibu was detailed to rescue the victim and arrest the culprit(s). Through a technical-based operation and intelligence-driven investigation, the following five suspects were arrested in connection with the case between 11/03/2025 to 18/03/2025,” he said.
The suspects were identified as Tukur Lawal A.K.A Maikudi, 20, Ado Usman Alias Ruwa, 30, Sunusi Surajo, 27, Ummulkhairi Ibrahim, 19, and Habiba Shuaibu, 18.
The police successfully rescued the victim on March 17, 2025. A locally made gun used during the operation and a sum of ₦4,850,000 were recovered from the suspects.
In another development, security operatives also arrested five suspected armed robbers in different locations within Kano metropolis. Two suspects were apprehended at Badawa Layout on March 18, while another was arrested at Kadawa Mill-Tara Quarters the same day. Additional arrests were made in Zango Quarters.
Haruna noted that all the suspects are currently being investigated at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department. Once the investigations are completed, they will be charged in court.
