Police
By Aminu Garko
Kano, July 14, 2026 – The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit and recovered an AK-47 magazine, 109 rounds of ammunition and suspected military uniforms in Bichi Local Government Area.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Monday.
According to the statement, operatives of Bichi Division acted on credible information on Saturday at about 6:00 p.m. regarding a person seen wearing a suspected military uniform at Rimaye Village.
The suspect, identified as Mohammed Isah Haruna, 28, of Dan Dinshe Yamma Quarters, Dala Local Government Area, was intercepted in collaboration with members of the Rimawa Community.
Items recovered from him include one AK-47 magazine loaded with 30 rounds of live ammunition, 79 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, two sets of suspected military uniforms, three military caps, one suspected fake military ID card, one national ID card, one NIN slip, one voter’s card, four ATM cards and one pair of desert boots.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to being in the area to deliver and supply the recovered items to bandits operating in the bush.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the Rimawa Community for its vigilance and prompt information sharing.
“This arrest underscores the importance of community partnership in policing. We appreciate the Rimawa Community and all good people of Kano for their support. Security is a collective responsibility,” he said.
The statement added that the suspect is in custody and investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the network. The case will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
The command urged members of the public to continue to provide credible information. Emergency lines: 08032419755, 08123821575, 09029292926.
