Arrest of Three (3) Suspects for Kidnapping and Culpable Homicide:
Firstly, we are here to brief you on the arrest of three (3) suspects involved in the kidnapping and the tragic killing of one Alhaji Atiku Mu’azu, a crime that has left a mark of grief within our community.
i. 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.
ii. 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.
iv. 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 killed 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.
v. 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.
Moreso, report was also received on 26/01/2025, at about 01:30am that armed men in large numbers, riding on motorcycles, shooting sporadically, invaded the residence of one Alhaji Auwalu at Sabuwar Unguwa Garo, Kabo LGA, Kano and robbed him the sum of eight million naira (N8,000,00:00). They also kidnapped his daughter, one Zainab Aliyu, ‘f’, 16 years old to unknown destination. The Police Command has set all machinery in place to ensure the rescue of the victim and apprehend the perpetrators.
In another related development, a team of operatives based on credible information received, conducted intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of seventeen (17) suspected armed robbers who stormed Hotoro, Kawu Quarters, Kano, breaking shops and motor vehicles as well as attacking and robbing innocent people of their belongings. Similarly, three (3) additional suspected armed robbers who attacked two innocent people and robbed two hundred (200) mobile phones from them at Yankatsari Quarters Kano were arrested. Seven (7) mobile phones and dangerous weapons were recovered.
In light of these incidents and various security reports obtained from intelligence agencies, the Kano State Police Command has beamed its search light to identify and tackle any likely emerging security threats. Members of the public are urged to continue to remain vigilant and cautious. Our safety is paramount, therefore, I encourage you to be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest Police Station or through the following contact numbers; 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.
