Police
By Aminu Garko
Kano, Oct. 28, 2026 , The Kano State Police Command says it has foiled an attempted kidnapping and arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy, criminal intimidation and attempted kidnapping.
The incident was reported on Oct. 26 at about 1:30 a.m. at Gezawa Divisional Police Headquarters by Idris, Village Head of Bangare Village, Gezawa Local Government Area, who stated that on Oct. 24 at about 9:33 p.m., he received a threatening phone call from an unknown person threatening to kidnap him.
Upon receipt of the report, operatives attached to Gezawa Division swung into action. Sustained follow-up coupled with intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of the following suspects:
i. Aliyu Naziru Garba, 20
ii. Bashir Alhasan, 20
The suspects have confessed to the commission of the crime. Investigation is ongoing, after which they will be charged to court.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who directed the operation, commended the gallant efforts of the Police Officers of Gezawa Division for their swift and professional response. He reaffirmed the Command’s zero tolerance for all forms of criminality.
The CP further stated that the achievement is in tandem with the policing vision and directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which focuses on intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, professionalism and proactive prevention of crime.
The Command called on members of the public to remain security conscious and report any suspicious person or movement to the nearest Police Station or via the Command’s emergency lines: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.
