Kano police arrest suspected thugs brandishing weapons on social media
The Kano State Police have taken two suspected criminals into custody for allegedly encouraging violence and showing off weapons in viral social media videos. The suspects were identified as Mohammed Isma’il, also known as Linga, and Sani Abdulsalam, also known as Guchi. According to SP Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer, the suspects were […]
“They were lured into thuggery by some evil-minded politicians” Kano announces plan to grant amnesty to repentant thugs
The Kano State Government has revealed that plans are underway to grant amnesty to repentant thugs in the state. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, announced this during the launch of the profiling exercise for those who have laid down their arms under the Safe Corridor initiative. Waiya said about 718 young people have […]
Kano police investigate killing of governor’s aide, mob attack on robbery suspects
The Kano State Police are looking into two different events that happened in Kwalwa Quarters, within Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The first event took place on August 4, 2025, around 7:30 pm. Unknown attackers entered the home of Sadiq Shu’aibu, also known as Sadiq Gentle. During the attack, he was stabbed and robbed of […]
Kano police parade suspects who kidnapped and killed Gombe ex-perm sec after collecting ransom
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 […]
Kano Police Arrest 41 Suspects in Significant Operation, Seize Weapons and Drugs
In a recent major operation, the Kano State Police arrested 41 suspects and seized dangerous weapons and intoxicating drugs. This move is part of the ongoing efforts to tackle crime in the state. According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the police spokesperson, these raids were conducted following orders from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode […]
Kano Police Arrest Two Human Traffickers, Rescue 13 Teenage Girls
In a significant breakthrough, the Kano State Police have arrested two individuals suspected of human trafficking and rescued thirteen teenage girls. The operation, led by the Kano State Police Command, took place recently and was confirmed by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, on August 12, 2024. The rescued girls, who hail […]
Kano Police Arrest 269 Over Property Destruction During Protests
In recent news from Kano State, police have detained 269 people suspected of being involved in the destruction and looting of government and public properties during nationwide protests. According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the police spokesperson, a significant amount of stolen goods have been recovered, including 25-liter jerricans of vegetable oil, various stationery items, […]
Kano Police Arrest Man for Kidnapping Neighbor’s 2-Year-Old Daughter and Demanding N2m Ransom
Police in Kano State have arrested Zakariyya Muhammad, who kidnapped his neighbor’s 2-year-old daughter and demanded a ransom of N2m for her release. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa announced on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, that the child was rescued 16 hours after being kidnapped from Sabuwar Gandu Kwarin Barka Quarters. The suspect was arrested […]