Kano Police Arrest Two Men Linked to Kidnapping

The Kano State Police have arrested two men tied to the kidnapping of Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka, the All Progressives Congress Chairman in Rogo Local Government Area. The arrest was confirmed by the police's Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna, in a statement on Monday.

"The Kano State Police has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent crimes in the State. The Command wants to inform the public that as part of the investigation into the kidnapping of Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka, operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Squad have successfully taken down a dangerous group that has been terrorizing Kano and nearby states," the statement noted.

Fanka was kidnapped on September 1, 2026, and was rescued unharmed after 68 days in captivity. This rescue followed careful intelligence and technology-driven operations by the police.

"On October 18, 2026, after gathering intelligence, our operatives arrested the main suspect, Shu’aibu Sulaiman, also known as Lemu, who is 25 years old. He was caught at Kwanar Dangora in Kiru LGA. During questioning, Lemu admitted to the crime and shared valuable information that helped in further successful operations," the police said.

Another suspect, Mansur Usman, who is from Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, was also arrested during this operation. The police described Usman as a driver in the gang who allegedly moved victims between hiding places in Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara states.

The police reported that the suspects are in custody and that a thorough investigation is ongoing. They recovered an AK-47 rifle and 18 live ammunition rounds during the operation.

"We are working hard to catch the other members of this gang who are still on the run. The suspects will be taken to court once the investigation is complete," the statement concluded.