Police dock 7 suspects for political thuggery in Kano

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Police in Kano have arraigned seven suspects in court over political thuggery that occurred around Farm Centre GSM market, penultimate Monday, when thugs invaded the market, looted phones and other valuables, while trailing the convoy of a senatorial aspirant.

A statement by the Kano Police Command spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, indicated that: “Further to the press release issued on the thuggery attack at Farm Centre GSM Market Kano on 28th April 2026, the Kano State Police Command wishes to update the public on the progress of investigation and prosecution.

“Following discreet and intelligence-led investigation, operatives of the Command identified and arrested two additional suspects connected to the incident.”

Kiyawa named the two suspects to include: Sadiq Ayuba (18) of Darmanawa Quarters, Kano; and Abdulganiyu Abba (38) of Mariri Quarters, Kano.

According to Kiyawa, during interrogation, Sadiq Ayuba confessed that he and other suspects were mobilized and paid by one Mallam Hassan (now at large), to carry out an attack on Farm Centre GSM Market and on the entourage of A.A Zaura, a Kano Central Senatorial aspirant under the All Progressive Congress (APC).

The attack led to destruction of businesses and property.

They damaged a Toyota Ambulance motor vehicle belonging to the entourage, and a tricycle belonging to one Shamsuddeen Sani.

Kiyawa added that, “with these arrests, the total number of suspects apprehended in connection with the incident now stands at seven.

“All seven suspects were today, 13th May 2026, arraigned before Magistrate Court Number 2, Nomansland, Kano, for prosecution on charges relating to criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, joining unlawful assembly, armed with deadly weapons, and mischief.”

The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, reiterated that the Command will not relent in its efforts to identify and bring to justice all individuals and sponsors behind violent thuggery and public disturbances in the State.

He assured that manhunt for the fleeing principal suspect, Mallam Hassan, is ongoing.

CP Bakori commended the public for providing credible information that aided the investigation and urged residents to continue supporting the Police with timely intelligence to ensure Kano remains safe and peaceful.

He said the Command remains committed to upholding law and order and ensuring that perpetrators of violence face the full weight of the law.