The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man allegedly linked to a criminal syndicate involved in kidnapping, armed robbery and cattle rustling across Kano, Kaduna and Katsina states.
The suspect, identified as Habibu Bello, was arrested on September 14, 2026, during a targeted operation by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence.
Bello, a resident of Kunkumi Town in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was allegedly involved in several criminal operations across the three states.
According to the police, further investigation led to the arrest of another suspected member of the syndicate, identified as Mudam, from Kwanar Dangora.
The command said Bello confessed to participating in several kidnapping operations, including the abduction of Hajiya Binta in Kwanar Dangora, where a ransom of N20 million was allegedly paid.
The police also alleged that the suspect confessed to the abduction of members of a household in Gwarzo Local Government Area, as well as involvement in cattle rustling across Kano, Kaduna and Katsina states.
Meanwhile, the command said its operatives recovered a Cine-Camera Drone during a separate clearance operation in Bebeji Local Government Area.
The drone, marked GT 50, was reportedly found lying on the ground at Hawan Tarau village on September 17.
The police said investigations were ongoing to establish the source and ownership of the drone.
Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the operatives for their efforts and assured residents that the command would sustain clearance operations in collaboration with neighbouring police commands.
