The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected infamous thug, Abubakar Isma’il, popularly often known as ‘Sankolo’, over his alleged involvement in kidnapping, phone snatching and different felony actions in Rimin Kebe and neighbouring communities.
The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Sunday.
According to the assertion, the 22-year-old suspect was arrested on November 6 at about 9:30 pm by operatives of Zango Police Division throughout an operation in Rimin Kebe, following intelligence gathered after the arrest of one other suspected thug, Umar Usman, often known as ‘Ta’ambo.’
“The suspect was wanted by the Command for his alleged role in thuggery activities in Rimin Kebe and its environs. He was also a principal suspect in the kidnapping of nine-year-old Ubaidu Sammani, son of Alhaji Sammani, who was abducted on July 3, 2026,” the police stated.
According to the police, a few of his alleged accomplices had already been charged in courtroom, with their trial ongoing.
“The arrest followed discreet investigations and actionable intelligence obtained after the earlier arrest of ‘Ta’ambo’ on November 5,” he stated.
Kiyawa stated preliminary investigations confirmed that the suspect was concerned in a number of circumstances of thuggery and cellular phone theft in Rimin Kebe and surrounding areas.
He added that the suspect had confessed to coordinating assaults, intimidating residents and snatching cell phones and different valuables.
The police spokesperson stated residents and group leaders had welcomed the arrest.
He stated the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, counseled officers of Zango Division for his or her professionalism and well timed motion.
The police stated the suspect remained in custody whereas investigations continued.
The assertion added that efforts have been underway to arrest different members of his gang and recuperate stolen property and weapons allegedly used within the crimes.
The Command stated he can be charged in courtroom after a conclusive investigation had been performed.
It urged residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions to the closest police station or via its emergency numbers.
