The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected thug, Umar Usman, popularly generally known as Ta’ambo, over alleged involvement in thuggery and cell phone robberies in Rimin Kebe and surrounding areas.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
He mentioned police surveillance operatives connected to Zango Police Division arrested the suspect at about 8:40 pm on Thursday following credible intelligence and weeks of monitoring.
According to the assertion, Ta’ambo, who lives in Rimin Kebe, allegedly coordinated thuggery actions and telephone robberies in Rimin Kebe, Ramin Research Area and round Galula Hospital.
The police mentioned his alleged actions included attacking and intimidating residents, snatching cell phones and different valuables, in addition to injuring safety personnel in the realm.
The command mentioned the suspect had been declared wished following a number of complaints and intelligence experiences linking him to the alleged crimes.
His arrest has been welcomed by residents and neighborhood leaders, who described it as a serious breakthrough and expressed hope that it could finish thuggery in the affected areas.
“The suspect is at present in police custody and present process discreet investigation. Efforts are ongoing to arrest different members of his gang, recuperate stolen objects and arms used in the fee of the crimes, and set up his involvement in different reported instances. Upon completion of investigation, he will likely be charged to courtroom,” the assertion mentioned.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, counseled officers of Zango Police Division for his or her professionalism and well timed motion.
He additionally appreciated members of the general public for offering helpful data and supporting the police.
The command reaffirmed its dedication to tackling thuggery, telephone snatching, assaults on safety personnel and different violent crimes throughout Kano State.
It urged residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious people or actions to the closest police station or by the command’s emergency strains.
