Notorious Kano thug ‘Sankolo’ Arrested

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a notorious criminal, known as 'Sankolo', on allegations of involvement in a kidnapping incident involving a nine-year-old boy in Rimin Kebe, Kano. The suspect, Abubakar Isma'il, aged 22, was apprehended on November 6, 2026, at around 9:30pm by officers from the Zango Police Division as part of Operation Kukan Kura.

The arrest was made possible through intelligence obtained following the recent capture of another suspect, Umar Usman, also known as 'Ta'ambo', who was seized on November 5. Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, revealed that Sankolo was on the police's wanted list due to alleged participation in various criminal activities, including thuggery, within Rimin Kebe and surrounding areas.

He also stated that Sankolo is a key suspect in the kidnapping of 9-year-old Ubaidu Sammani, son of Alhaji Sammani of Rimin Kebe, which occurred on July 3, 2026. According to police, some of Sankolo's accomplices have already been charged to court, and their trial is ongoing. During initial investigations, the suspect admitted to involvement in numerous acts of thuggery, mobile phone robbery, and coordinating attacks, as well as intimidating residents and stealing valuables.

Police are actively seeking to apprehend other members of the gang and recover stolen property and weapons used in these crimes. The suspect is currently in police custody, and efforts are being made to charge him following the completion of the investigation. Police Commissioner, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised the officers involved and encouraged residents to continue providing reliable information to aid the police in combating crime.