The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers who specialized in targeting commercial tricycle operators in the Kano metropolis.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement a copy of which was made available to The Punch on Thursday.
“The Kano State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, brahim Adamu Bakori, is pleased to inform the public of a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against armed robbery and criminal syndicates targeting tricycle operators within Kano Metropolis,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the arrested suspects were Usman Ashiru, 26 of Rijiyar Lemo quarters, Kano and Abubakar Ali, 28 of the same address.
It added that the suspects were apprehended on Monday, 21st July 2026 following an intelligence-led and sustained follow-up operation.
“On 21st July, 2026 at about 2330hrs, a distress call was received at Dala Police Division from a vigilant community member. The report revealed that one Abdulrahman Atula, 22 of Kawo Hotoro, a tricycle rider, was lured by unknown persons, administered with an intoxicating substance, and subsequently robbed of his tricycle at gunpoint,” the statement said.
It said that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Dala Police Division, immediately mobilized a patrol team to the area adding that with the active support and credible information provided by community members, the team embarked on an intelligence-led and sustained follow-up operation which led to the successful arrest of two suspected armed robbers and the recovery of the stolen tricycle in their possession.
The statement said the victim was promptly evacuated to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano, and is currently responding to medical treatment.
The statement said during the course of investigation, ten other tricycle operators who were previously robbed of their tricycles using the same modus operandi at Dorayi and Bachirawa Quarters respectively, have come forward and positively identified the same suspects as the armed robbers responsible for their attacks.
“This confirms that the suspects are part of an armed robbery syndicate that specializes in luring Tricycle riders, drugging them, and dispossessing them of their tricycles,” the statement said.
The Command called on any other tricycle operator who may have been robbed in the same manner within Kano metropolis to report immediately at Dala Police Division for identification parade, or
contact the Divisional Police Officer, Dala Police Division on 08036885094 to lodge a formal complaint.
It added that a discreet investigation is ongoing to apprehend more suspects and recover more exhibits. The case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
The Kano State Police Command commended the courage and vigilance of the community members and the good samaritan whose prompt information and cooperation led to this arrest and recovery.
The command reiterated its commitment to the protection of lives and property and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police stations for action.
