… As State Governor Commends CP Bakori for Efforts in Crime Fighting
By Joy Omagha Idam
The Kano State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained fight against kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes in the State.
The Command wishes to inform the public that in continuation of investigation into a reported case of criminal conspiracy, kidnapping and armed robbery involving Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka, APC Chairman, Rogo LGA, operatives attached to the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) have successfully dismantled a notorious syndicate terrorizing Kano and neighbouring States.
2. The victim was kidnapped on 1st September, 2026 and was rescued unhurt after spending 68 days in captivity, following sustained follow-up, intelligence-led and technology-driven operations by the Command.
3. On 18th October, 2026, following an intelligence-led investigation, operatives arrested the principal suspect, one Shu’aibu Sulaiman alias Lemu, ‘m’, 25 years old, at Kwanar Dangora, Kiru LGA. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and provided useful information that led to further operational successes.
4. In the course of the operation, an additional suspect, Mansur Usman, ‘m’, of Nassarawa LGA, Kano State, was also arrested. Mansur is a driver in the kidnapping syndicate who transports victims from one hideout to the other in Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara States.
5. In total, two (2) suspects have been arrested in connection with this case. The suspects confessed to the crime. They are currently in custody and discreet investigation is in progress.
6. Exhibits recovered in the course of the operation include:
a. One (1) AK-47 rifle
b. Eighteen (18) rounds of live ammunition
7. While presenting the rescued victim to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, stated that the operation conducted under his direction is in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on sustained intelligence-led operations and community-centric policing.
8. In his remark, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, commended the Commissioner of Police for the successful operation, and also for the Police Command’s efforts in ensuring peace and security. He also commended the operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad for the successful operation. He pledged the State Government’s continued support to the Kano Command.
9. The Commissioner of Police appreciates His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for his continued support and commitment to safeguarding the residents of the State. He warns that criminals have no hiding place in Kano State and urges the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information.
10. Efforts are being intensified to arrest other fleeing members of the syndicate. Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
CSP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.
November 9, 2026.
