POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS TERRORISING FALGORE FOREST, RECOVER N600,000, NINE PHONES IN DOGUWA
By Aminu Garko
Kano, Nov. 10, 2026 , The Kano State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained onslaught against armed robbery and other violent crimes in the state, with the arrest of two suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising Falgore Forest and its environs.
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Kano.
Kiyawa said that on Nov. 6, at about 5 p.m., operatives attached to Doguwa Division, acting on credible intelligence, successfully arrested the suspects at Dogon Dutse, Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area.
He gave the names of the arrested suspects as Sulaiman Alh. Umaru, 35, of Damau Village, Kubau Local Government Area, Kaduna State, and Abubakar Sale, 22, of Gwarzo Local Government Area, Kano State.
According to him, Umaru confessed to having conspired with seven others and robbed one Adamu Sa’adu of Kubau, Kaduna State, of N1,350,000 and other valuables at Falgore Forest axis.
He said the following exhibits were recovered in his possession: cash sum of N600,000, nine mobile phones of different makes, knives and sticks.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the gallantry, professionalism and dedication of the police officers of Doguwa Division for the successful operation.
He noted that the arrest was made possible through credible intelligence, prompt response and community cooperation.
Bakori reiterated that the operation is in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, which emphasises intelligence-led policing, sustained onslaught against criminal elements, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.
He said efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects, adding that investigation is ongoing, and the case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
Bakori assured residents of Kano State of the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all, and urged the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information.
