Two suspected armed robbers who have reportedly been terrorising Falgore Forest and its surroundings in Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State have been apprehended by the police.
The arrests took place on November 6 around 5 p.m. at Dogon Dutse, Falgore Forest, following actionable intelligence received by officers of the Doguwa Police Division.
The spokesperson for the Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, revealed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kano.
He identified the suspects as Sulaiman Alhaji Umaru, 35, from Damau Village in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and Abubakar Sale, 22, from Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.
According to Haruna-Kiyawa, Umaru admitted to collaborating with seven others to rob Adamu Sa’adu of Kubau, Kaduna State, of N1.35 million and other valuables within the Falgore Forest area. During the operation, police recovered N600,000 in cash, nine mobile phones of various brands, knives, and sticks from the suspects.
The spokesperson added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the gang and that investigation into the case is still in progress. He noted that the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
Haruna-Kiyawa also quoted the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Ibrahim Adamu-Bakori, who commended the Doguwa Division officers for their professionalism, dedication, and successful operation.
Adamu-Bakori attributed the arrests to credible intelligence, swift police action, and community cooperation. He emphasized that the operation aligns with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which prioritizes intelligence-led policing, community partnership, and sustained action against crime.
The Commissioner urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to help enhance security across the state.
