On the 24/11/2021 at about 1130hrs, team of Operation Puff-Adder led by Superintendent of Police Buba Yusuf while on intelligence-led patrol within Kano Metropolis arrested a wanted notorious Armed Robber, Sabitu Ibrahim, ‘m’, popularly known as “Aljan”, 18 years old, of Kaburma, Yan Daddawa, Dawakin Tofa LGA, Kano State, in possession of a Tricycle with Reg. No. GRR77QA and KAROTA No. KMC 1106.
Aljan is in the wanted list of Kano State Police Command for series of Armed Robberies committed.
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On investigation, the suspect confessed to have conspired with one other, attacked a Tricyclist at Dorayi Quarters Kano, used a cable wire, attempted to strangulate and kill him, but he escaped with serious neck injury and they made away with his Tricycle which was found in the possession of the suspect.
Discreet investigation also led to the arrest of one Abdullahi Suleiman, ‘m’, 28 years old, of Gwale Quarters, Kano and Abubakar Muhd, ‘m’, 21 years old, of Hausawa Quarters, Kano.
Suspects confessed to have bought parts of the robbed Tricycle from Aljan, and another Tricycle with Reg. No. FGE212QX and
KAROTA No. 4636 KMC was found in their possession.
Sustained Puff-Adder Operations conducted on the 24/11/2021, led to the arrest of (1) Muhd Saidu, ‘m’, 31 years old, of Gobirawa, Yan Yashi, Kano (2) Abdullahi Tahir, ‘m’, 35 years old, of Kofar Ruwa Quarters, Kano. Five (5) Motorcycles suspected to be stolen were recovered from them.
On investigation, suspects confessed that the Motorcycles were stolen. Investigation is in progress.
Anyone that identities either his Tricycle or Motorcycle should contact; 08105359575 or report to the Public Relations Office of Kano State Police Command for identification.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, C P Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko fsi, thanked the good people of the State for their prayers, encouragement, continuous support and cooperation.
He urged residents to continue to pray for the State, the Nation and report incidences to the nearest Police Station and not to take laws in to their hands. Rigorous Patrol and raids of criminal hideouts with continue throughout the State to complement “Operation Puff Adder”.
In case of emergencies or enquiries, the Command can be contacted via; 08032419754, 08123821575, 08076091271 or log in to the “NPF Rescue Me” Application available on Play Store.
DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For:- Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command
