Kano police arrest 2 suspected robbers, recover N600,000, 9 phones

The Police Command in Kano State says it has arrested two suspected armed robbers allegedly terrorising Falgore Forest and its environs in Doguwa Local Government Area.

The suspects were arrested on Nov. 6 at about 5 p.m. at Dogon Dutse, Falgore Forest, following credible intelligence received by operatives of Doguwa Police Division.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kano.

He identified the suspects as Sulaiman Alhaji Umaru, 35, of Damau Village, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and Abubakar Sale, 22, of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.

Haruna-Kiyawa said that one of the suspects, Umaru, confessed to conspiring with seven others to rob one Adamu Sa’adu of Kubau, Kaduna State, of N1.35 million and other valuables in the Falgore Forest area.

He said the police recovered N600,000, nine mobile phones of different makes, knives and sticks from the suspects.

According to Haruna-Kiyawa, efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing members of the gang, adding that investigation into the case is also ongoing.

He said the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

The spokesperson quoted the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Ibrahim Adamu-Bakori, commending the officers of Doguwa Division for their professionalism, dedication and successful operation.

Adamu-Bakori attributed the arrests to credible intelligence, prompt response and cooperation from members of the community.

The CP said the operation was in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which prioritised intelligence-led policing, community partnership and sustained efforts against criminal activities.

The commissioner of police urged residents to continue providing the police with timely and credible information to enhance security across the state.