Police Arrest Suspect Three Years After Kano Village Head Kidnap!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a long-wanted suspect linked to the 2022 kidnapping of a village head in Gaya Local Government Area and a series of armed robbery operations.

Details of the Arrest

• The arrest was made by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit following renewed intelligence efforts and surveillance.
• The unnamed suspect is alleged to have played a major role in the abduction of the traditional ruler, who was held captive for days before being released.
• He is also believed to have been part of a notorious gang responsible for multiple robberies along Kano’s rural routes between 2021 and 2022.

Police Statement
Spokesperson of the Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said:

“The suspect has been on the run for nearly three years. His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in our efforts to close high-profile kidnapping cases in the state.”

He added that investigations are ongoing to track other members of the gang still at large.

Why It Matters

• The 2022 kidnap incident sparked outrage across Kano, especially in Gaya LGA, where residents demanded urgent security reforms.
• The suspect’s arrest may lead to new intelligence about rural criminal syndicates in northern Nigeria.

What to Watch

• Interrogation outcomes and possible accomplices revealed.
• Charges to be filed and upcoming court proceedings.
• Renewed focus on closing unresolved cases from the 2020–2022 insecurity surge.

Citations:

1. Daily Trust – Kano Police arrest suspect linked to 2022 kidnap of village head
2. Punch Newspapers – Police nab notorious kidnap suspect after 3 years on the run
3. Kano Police Command Press Briefing – October 4, 2025 (via SP Abdullahi Haruna)

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