Police arrest wanted thuggery suspect in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 25-year-old Umar Usman, a wanted thuggery suspect, for his alleged involvement in mobile phone robberies and attacks. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the suspect is popularly known as Ta’ambo and resides in Rimin Kebe.

Daily Post Nigeria reports that CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command’s spokesperson, stated that surveillance operatives from the Zango Police Division arrested the suspect at approximately 8:40 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2026, following weeks of monitoring. The suspect is alleged to have coordinated criminal activities in Rimin Kebe, the Ramin Research Area, and around Galula Hospital.

The suspect's alleged crimes include snatching mobile phones and other valuables, intimidating residents, and injuring security personnel, according to Daily Post Nigeria. While Punch and Punch Nigeria confirm the arrest of Usman for alleged mobile phone robberies and attacks in Rimin Kebe, Daily Post Nigeria notes that the suspect is currently in custody undergoing investigation as efforts continue to arrest other gang members and recover arms and stolen items.

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