The Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano has arrested four suspects over an armed robbery incident that took place in the state in 2024.
The police said the case followed a complaint about a violent attack on May 18, 2024, at about 1:30 am, when armed men invaded the residence of Yunusa Haruna Aliyu at Hotoro Yandodo Quarters in Kano.
The attackers, armed with guns and cutlasses, allegedly stole a 2015 Honda Accord, mobile phones, jewellery, wristwatches, and other valuables worth millions of naira.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer for Zone One, DSP Abdullahi Hussaini, detectives acted on the directive of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone One Headquarters, Kano, AIG Garba Ahmed.
He said, “Upon receiving the case, the Assistant Inspector-General directed detectives of the Zonal Criminal Investigation Department to carry out a thorough investigation into the matter.”
The investigation led to the arrest of three principal suspects identified as Yakubu Adamu, also known as Danfulani, 28; Abubakar Hassan, also called Baba, 21; and Barhama Ayatullah, also known as Mai Zangi, 25. All are residents of different parts of Kano.
A fourth suspect, Abdulgaffar Sidi, 25, was also arrested for allegedly receiving mobile phones stolen during the robbery.
The police further revealed that the stolen vehicle was taken out of Nigeria and sold in Maradi, Niger Republic.
The statement added, “Efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen vehicle and arrest other members of the syndicate who are currently at large.”
The Assistant Inspector-General assured that the command remains committed to ensuring that all criminal cases are properly investigated and offenders brought to justice, regardless of how long ago the crime was committed.
The suspects will be charged in court after investigations are concluded.