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Kano Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victim
The Kano State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers, including two women, in Gabasawa Local Government Area.
In a statement on Friday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests, stating that they followed a report from a resident of Zakirai Town on March 8, 2025.
The complainant reported that his 21-year-old son, Muhammad Bello, had been kidnapped, and the abductors demanded a ransom of ₦15 million for his release.
Upon receiving the report, a team from the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, led by CSP Bala Shuaibu, launched a technical and intelligence-driven operation, which led to the arrest of five suspects between March 11 and March 18, 2025.
The suspects were identified as Tukur Lawal (aka Maikudi), 20; Ado Usman (aka Ruwa), 30; Sunusi Surajo, 27; Ummulkhairi Ibrahim, 19; and Habiba Shuaibu, 18.
Haruna disclosed that the victim was successfully rescued on March 17, while a Dane gun used in the operation and ₦4.85 million in ransom money were recovered from the suspects.
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In a separate operation, the police also arrested five suspected armed robbers at different locations within the Kano metropolis, including Badawa Layout, Kadawa Mill-Tara Quarters, and Zango Quarters.
Two suspects were arrested in Badawa on March 18, while another was apprehended at Kadawa Mill-Tara Quarters the same day.
Haruna stated that all the suspects are currently undergoing investigations at the Criminal Investigation Department and will be charged in court upon completion of the process.
The Commissioner of Police commended the officers for their efforts and reassured residents that the Command remains committed to ensuring their safety and security.
