Police nab notorious armed robbers, recover illicit drugs worth N42.9m in Kano

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Police have listed arrest of two notorious members of robbery gang and recovery of assorted illicit drugs and intoxicants valued at N42.9m among their achievements in Kano in recent times.

The two members of notorious gang of armed robbers identified as Nura Sani (20) of Zango town, Bauchi State, and Ibrahim Lawan (35) of Katsina State are now divulging more information to detectives on their mode of operation to the police, spokesperson for Kano Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said in a statement.

According to the statement, the uspects were apprehended following a daring robbery incident on September 14, 2025, at Tokarawa Quarters, Kano where they made away with a Mercedes Benz GLK valued at N26,500,000, along with phones and other valuables.

In a related operation, the Kano state Police Command operatives, in Jalli Village, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, recovered 540 packets of suspected Pregabalin capsules valued at N40,500,000.

Moreso, on September 30, 2025, a Surveillance team intercepted two suspects, Alhaji Isyaku Babayo of Kofar Mazugal and Mohammed Ahmed of Dorayi Babba, at the Trailer Park in Dangauro.

The suspects were found in possession of seven bags of suspected liquid intoxicant, commonly known as “Akuskura.”

Each bag contained 350 bottles, totaling 2,450 bottles, with an estimated market value of ₦2,450,000.

The Kano state Police Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, hinted that: “In the spirit of inter-agency collaboration, the Command has handed over the recovered cases, including suspects and over N120,000,000 worth of suspected Tramadol, Pregabalin, and Cannabis Sativa to the NDLEA, Kano Command, for further investigation.”

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the bravery and professionalism of the officers involved in the operations.

He said efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest other suspects at large and recover all stolen items.

Bakori further appreciated the unwavering support and cooperation of the public and reiterated the Command’s commitment to working together to build a safer and more secure Kano State.