The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising Falgore Forest and its environs.
The suspects were arrested on 6th November, 2026, at about 5:00pm, by operatives attached to Doguwa Division, acting on credible intelligence, at Dogon Dutse, Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area, Kano State.
The arrested suspects are Sulaiman Alh. Umaru, 35, of Damau Village, Kubau Local Government Area, Kaduna State, and Abubakar Sale, 22, of Gwarzo Local Government Area, Kano State.
One of the suspects, Sulaiman Alhaji Umaru, confessed to having conspired with seven others and robbed one Adamu Sa’adu of Kubau, Kaduna State, of N1,350,000 and other valuables at the Falgore Forest axis.
The following exhibits were recovered in his possession: cash sum of N600,000; nine mobile phones of different makes; knives and sticks.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the gallantry, professionalism and dedication of the officers of Doguwa Division for the successful operation.
He noted that the arrest was made possible through credible intelligence, prompt response and community cooperation.
The Commissioner said the operation is in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which emphasises intelligence-led policing, sustained onslaught against criminal elements, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.
Efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects. Investigation is ongoing, and the case will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
The Commissioner assured residents of Kano State of the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all, and urged the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information.