The Kano State Police have paraded several suspects involved in the shocking kidnapping and murder of Atiku Mu’azu, a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service.
Mu’azu, who had been living in Kano after retiring, was abducted and killed in a tragic crime that shocked many. After the criminals demanded and received a ransom of N2 million, Mu’azu was held hostage for three days before being murdered.
Among the suspects arrested by the police are Abubakar Hassan, also known as Captain, from Ringim Local Government in Jigawa State, who is said to be the main suspect. The second suspect, Adamu Abubakar Adam, from Sharada Quarters in Kano, reportedly collected the ransom money. Alhaji Hamisu, the third suspect, is said to have provided a house where Mu’azu was held captive.
On January 27, Police Commissioner CP Salman Dogo Garba revealed that Hassan confessed to kidnapping Mu’azu. Hassan lured the victim under the false pretense of taking him to Kazaure, Jigawa, to retrieve his car from a mechanic. Tragically, this was a setup that ended in Mu’azu’s death.
This crime has highlighted the serious threat of kidnapping for ransom in the region, and the police are continuing their investigation to bring all involved to justice.
“Firstly, we are here to brief you on the arrest of three (3) suspects involved in the kidnapping and the tragic k!lling of one Alhaji Atiku Mu’azu, a crime that has left a mark of grief within our community,” the CP stated.
“On 10/01/2025, at about 2pm, a report was received from a resident of Janbulo Quarters, Kano that on 08/01/2025 at about 3pm, one Alhaji Atiku Mu’azu, ‘m’, 64 years old was kidnapped and a ransom of twenty million naira (N20,000,000:00) was demanded for his release.
“On receipt of the report, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba raised a team from the Commands Anti-Kidnapping Unit and directed the rescue of the victim and arrest of the culprit(s).
“Sustained follow-up coupled with intelligence-led operation resulted to the arrest of the following suspects in connection with the case: a. Abubakar Hassan, A.K.A. Captain, ‘m’, 33 years old of Ringim LGA, Jigawa State, the principal suspect who masterminded the kidnapping and killing of the victim. b. Adamu Abubakar Adam, ‘m’, 29 years old of Sharada Quarters, Kano, the receiver of the ransom of two million naira (N2,000,000:00). c. Alhaji Hamisu, A.K.A Bakin Bross, ‘m’, 34 years old of Ringim LGA, Jigawa State: His house was used in holding the victim hostage for three days.
“During the course of the investigation, the principal suspect confessed to having singlehandedly kidnapped and lured the victim to Ringim LGA of Jigawa State under the pretence of taking him to Kazaure LGA, Jigawa State to collect his car from a mechanic.
“Instead, he conspired with four others including the mechanic of the victim, held him hostage and later k!lled him after collecting a ransom of two million naira (N2,000,000:00). A Toy Gun with Six (6) Rubber Bullets was recovered from the principal suspect.
“The suspects are currently undergoing discreet investigation at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Anti-Kidnapping Unit. They will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.”
