Operatives of the Kano State Police Command attached to Anti-Daba Unit, while responding to a report of an armed robbery incident at Hausawa Quarters on 21st December, on the direction of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, arrested Abba Aliyu, popularly known as ‘Abba Fiya’, 26 years old of Dala Quarters Kano, a notorious suspect that specializes in armed robbery.
A sharp knife was recovered from him.
The suspect confessed to conducting several armed robberies and rivalry Daba fights in Gobirawa Gangare, Dala, Tudun Fulani Mayanka Quarters in Kano State.
On discreet investigation, he further confessed to a series of armed robberies resulting in deaths, causing injuries and robbing properties in Kano, Rivers, and Lagos States.
Investigation is in progress, and the case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police appreciates the Police officers for the notable arrest made and calls on the public to continue to cooperate with the Police and report any suspicious movement or suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s emergency numbers; 08032419754, 08123821575 or 09029292926, or through the NPF Rescue Me Application available in the Play Store.
CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.
22nd December 2025.
