Police Arrest Two Suspected Robbers in Kano Forest
Two suspects were arrested in Falgore Forest for robbery, with police recovering cash and stolen items. Community support played a key role in the operation.
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of robbing people in Falgore Forest and nearby areas. They recovered N600,000 in cash, nine mobile phones, and other items.
This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday by the police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
"The suspects were caught on November 6 at about 5pm by officers from the Doguwa Division at Dogon Dutse in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area, after receiving reliable information," the statement said.
The suspects are Sulaiman Alh. Umaru, 35, from Damau Village in Kubau Local Government Area, Kaduna State, and Abubakar Sale, 22, from Gwarzo Local Government Area in Kano State.
The statement noted that Sulaiman admitted to working with seven others to rob Adamu Sa’adu of Kubau, Kaduna State, of N1.35 million and other valuables along the Falgore Forest route.
"Items recovered include N600,000 in cash, nine mobile phones of different brands, knives, and sticks," Kiyawa said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised the police officers involved in the operation.
"I commend the bravery, professionalism, and commitment of the Doguwa Division police officers for this successful operation," Bakori said.
He pointed out that the arrest was made possible through intelligence and support from the community.
"The arrest happened thanks to reliable information, quick action, and community cooperation," the commissioner added.
Bakori connected the operation to the Inspector-General of Police’s vision for policing.
"This operation aligns with the Inspector-General of Police's vision, which focuses on intelligence-led policing, ongoing action against criminals, and working with the community," he explained.
Police are still working to catch the other suspects. The investigation is ongoing, and they will take the case to court once it is finished.
The commissioner assured residents that the police are dedicated to their safety and encouraged the public to keep sharing timely information.
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