The Kano State Police Command has successfully apprehended two suspected notorious highway armed robbers in the Wudil Local Government Area, along the Kano-Maiduguri highway. According to the police, the suspects, Abubakar Isah, 27, and Shehu Ibrahim, 25, both from Zogarawa Village, Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, Kano State, were arrested on October 3, 2026, after a thorough investigation. The arrest was made possible through intelligence-led operations and sustained follow-up by police officers attached to Filin Hockey Division, Kano.
The robbery incident occurred on September 30, 2026, when the suspects chartered a tricycle from Nasiru Ibrahim, belonging to Hotoro Quarters, Kano, to Yar Gaya, Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, along the Kano-Maiduguri Highway, for N8,000. While en-route, the suspects allegedly used locally made guns to threaten Nasiru at gunpoint, robbed him of his tricycle, and abandoned him in a nearby bush. The police received a report of the incident on September 31, 2026, and immediately initiated an investigation.
During the investigation, the police recovered the stolen tricycle and two locally made guns from the suspects' possession. The suspects confessed to the crime, and the police are currently compiling the case for prosecution. The Commissioner of Police, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the officers for their commitment and professionalism in apprehending the suspects.
The police have urged anyone who may have fallen victim to similar tricycle robbery along the Kano-Maiduguri Highway, particularly the Hotoro – Dawakin Kudu – Wudil axis, to come forward to Filin Hockey Police Division for identification. The Investigation Police Officer (IPO) can be contacted on 08107292007 for further assistance.
The Kano State Police Command Spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, revealed that the police are working to ensure that the suspects are brought to justice. The command is also urging the public to continue providing support and cooperation to the police in their efforts to combat crime.
The arrested suspects, Abubakar Isah and Shehu Ibrahim, are currently in police custody, and the police are working to gather more evidence to strengthen the case. The police have assured the public that they will do everything possible to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Commissioner of Police has appreciated the good people of Kano State for their prayers and continuous support and cooperation. The police have promised to continue working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the citizens.
Key points
- The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects for highway robbery and recovered a stolen tricycle and locally made guns.
- The suspects, Abubakar Isah and Shehu Ibrahim, confessed to the crime and will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
- The police are urging anyone who may have fallen victim to similar tricycle robbery to come forward for identification.
