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Police Arrests Suspect in Possession of Fake Dollars, Bandits,Rustlers in Katsina

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The Nigeria Police Force, Katsina State Command have made arrests of Various degree of Suspected criminal gangs operating within and neighbouring shores of the state.

The Katsina State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP Gambo Isa stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen.

Gambo Isa Said about 13:00hrs, based on credible intelligence, the Command succeeded in arresting one Idi Sabi’u Dila, ‘ aged 30yrs of Mununu village, Faskari LGA of Katsina state, but now residing at Munhaye Forest, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara state, a notorious member of bandits that attacked Diskuru village, Dandume LGA of Katsina state last Sunday 1st November, 2020.

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According to the PPRO Nemesis caught up with the bandit when he was arrested at Sheme on his way into Faskari. In the course of investigation, suspect confessed to belong to the Camp of a notorious bandit of one Melaya Alh. Gandu of Munhaye Forest, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara state.

Furthermore, the suspect confessed to have participated in the attacks on Kadisau village, Faskari LGA of Katsina state of 09/07/2020 in which many villagers were killed and other similar attacks in Katsina and Zamfara states.

He said DPO Batsari led Operation Puff Adder and Sharan Daji into Rugu forest and succeeded in arresting a notorious bandit, one Sani Sulen Bayi alias “SHAHO”, aged 26yrs of Manawa village, Batsari LGA of Katsina state.

In the course of investigation, the suspect confessed to belong to the camps of notorious leaders of bandits one Audu Maisaje and Lawo Mai Shoda all of Bakin Daji, Sabon Garin Dunburawa, on the fringes of Rugu forest.

The Police Public Relations Officer added that the suspect confessed to have participated in many attacks and cattle rustling at Ruma, Gwamro and Katoge villages of Batsari among others. Investigation is ongoing.

The Command succeeded in smashing a notorious syndicate of armed robbers terrorizing Katsina metropolis and its environs.

The hoodlums armed with knives and Toy gun, scaled through the fence of the residence of one Alhaji Aminu Kabir, , of Kofar Yandaka Quarters, Katsina, attacked him and demanded for money while in the process the victim raised an alarm and shouted for help.

The robbers took to their heels and fled after robbing him of (1) Techno S5 handset valued N45,000:00K, (2) Techno Spark 2 valued N35,000:00K and Techno Key Pad valued N8,500:00K.

SP Gambo Isa noted that the Police and vigilante group arrived at the scene and gave the hoodlums a hot and succeeded in arresting one Badamasi Ismail, aged 20yrs of Abattoir Quarters, Katsina. In the course of investigation, two knives, a toy gun, torchlight and one Techno Key Pad were recovered from the suspect. The victim sustained injury on his left leg and was taken to General Hospital Katsina. He was treated and discharged. Investigation is ongoing.

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Some of the Suspects

Some of the Suspects

The PPRO further pointed out that At about 04:00hrs, Patrol team attached to Anti-Kauraye, Katsina, succeeded in arresting one Abubakar Aliyu, m, aged 20yrs of Rahamawa Quarters, Katsina, in possession of sixty three (63) pieces of one hundred American Dollars denomination suspected to be counterfeit

. In the course of investigation, suspect mentioned one Aliyu,, of Rijiyar Lemu Quarters, Kano state (now at large) as the source of the said counterfeit currency. Investigation is ongoing.

On 24/10/2020 at about 2145hrs, the Command succeeded in arresting one Mohammed Zaharadeen , aged 30yrs of Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters, Katsina, a member of notorious syndicate of armed robbers that specializes in snatching of motorcycles.

Nemesis caught up with the hoodlum when he chattered an Okada motorcycle rider from Kofar Guga round about to Dutsin Safe Bachelors’ Quarters, Katsina. And on reaching an isolated area at the Quarters the passenger Mohammed Zaharadeen asked the rider to stop and immediately two young men came out from nowhere on a black robber – robber Jincheng, attacked the Okada rider and robbed him of his motorcycle Boxer, red in colour, unregistered, valued N175,000:00K. While the passenger suspect who tried to run away on the Jincheng Robber – Robber motorcycle was immediately apprehended.

In the course of investigation, suspect confessed to have committed the crime along with one Haruna, m, alias OFFICER and one Muntari, m, alias TUDU.

Furthermore, one Abubakar Haruna, and Abubakar Abdullahi both of Natsinta Army Barracks, Katsina identified the arrested suspect, Muhammed Zaharaddin, to be among the syndicate that attacked them and snatched their motorcycles in Katsina. Investigation is ongoing.

. On 22/10/2020 at 10:30hrs, Area Commander, Dutsinma led Operation Puff Adder and vigilante group to Banye forest, Kurfi LGA of Katsina state and accosted one Abubakar Usman, M, aged 25yrs, of Bajinawa village, Dutsinma LGA of Katsina conveying sixty two (62) sheep belonging to one Dogo Salmanu, a notorious gang leader of bandits terrorizing Kurfi, Dutsinma, Safana and Kankia. Investigation is ongoing.

 

Ob 1/11/2020 to 4/11/2020, based on credible intelligence, the Command succeeded in carrying out raids on suspected criminal hideouts, black spots and flash points in Katsina metropolitan area and its environs and arrested of Twenty (20) suspected drug peddlers, Indian hemp dealers and social miscreants otherwise known as “KAURAYE”. One Saifullahi Charanchi and one other were arrested with two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000:00K) Diazepam tablets while one Babanle alias Dangashi of Marina Quarters, Katsina was arrested with four hundred thousand tablets of Exol-5. The following suspects were also arrested:

FARIN YARO, KOFAR – GUGA AND CHAKE QUARTERS, KATSINA
Ahmed Lawal aka BALAGA
Sani Hamisu aka KURU
Inusa Samaila aka KAUCHI
Abubakar Abu aka ANYALO
Ibrahim Umar aka SHANTU

SABUWAR UNGUWA QUARTERS, KATSINA
Musa Aliyu aka DANMUSA
Abdulaziz Ya’u aka JARIRI
Habibu Umar aka DANHABIBU
Naziru Muharazu aka DUKA TAKI
Muhammed Abdulrashi aka DOGO
Umar Aminu aka AMFANI
KOFAR MARUSA QUARTERS, KATSINA
Jamilu Sagir aka DAN-OGA
Anuby Muhammed aka LOLO
RAFIN DADI QUARTERS, KATSINA
Habibu Ibrahim aka TREE
Usman Lawal aka MANU
UNGUWAR ALKALI
Lawal Ibrahim aka ALOMI
Isah Yunusa aka DADDY
Umar Babangida aka DANBABA

EXHIBITS RECOVERED
One cutlass
Criminal Charms
Some Indian hemp
Some Dangerous drugs tablet
Liquid Sprits
Twenty (20) suspected stolen GSM Handsets

 

 

 

 

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Tragedy In Kano :Mother and Her Six Children Brutally Murdered 

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The Kano State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a 35-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children, following a deadly attack on their residence in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano metropolis.

The incident was confirmed in a press release issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa

According to the statement, the Command received a distress call at about 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, reporting a brutal attack on the household of one Haruna Bashir.

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“The victims, Fatima Abubakar (35) and her six children, were attacked by unknown hoodlums who broke into their house,” the police said.

“The report indicated that the victims were attacked with dangerous weapons, resulting in fatal injuries,” the statement added.

Following the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately ordered the deployment of officers to the scene.

“CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori immediately mobilized a police team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Lawal Isah Mani, to the scene,” the police said.

The bodies of the victims were evacuated to the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, where they were confirmed dead.

The Command further stated that a team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been directed to carry out a thorough investigation.

“A team led by ACP Wada Jarma, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, has been instructed to conduct a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the statement noted.

The Kano State Police Command expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, residents of Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, and the people of Kano State over the tragic incident.

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CAN Mourns Heroic Imam Who Sheltered Christians During Plateau Attack

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has extended its condolences on the passing of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, a prominent religious leader in Plateau State, who died at the age of 90.

In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh praised the late Imam as a “shining example” of interfaith harmony, whose legacy of courage and compassion would endure.

Imam Abdullahi gained international acclaim in 2018 for his heroic actions during violent attacks on communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. At great personal risk, he sheltered and saved the lives of 262 Christians in his home and mosque.

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Archbishop Okoh highlighted the Imam’s “rare moral bravery,” noting that his decision to protect innocent lives powerfully transcended religious divides and affirmed the sacredness of human life above all else.

“His actions served as a vital bridge in a nation often strained by religious suspicion,” Okoh stated. “He demonstrated that peace is achievable through conscience and love, embodying the core values of faith, compassion, and selflessness.”

The CAN President described Imam Abdullahi’s story as an enduring “blueprint for future generations,” surpassing physical honors in its lasting impact. He urged the government and the public to uphold the Imam’s sacrifice as a rallying point for building a more peaceful Nigeria.

Okoh also encouraged continued engagement with the Imam’s family and sustained public recognition of his heroism to inspire unity and mutual respect across the nation.

“As we mourn his passing, we celebrate a life truly well lived. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, his community, and all who were moved by his extraordinary example,” Okoh added.

It is noteworthy that the Federal Government had previously honored Imam Abubakar Abdullahi with the Order of the Niger (OON) in recognition of his dedicated efforts toward promoting peaceful coexistence.

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Nigeria Secures Record Ninth AFCON Bronze After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win Over Egypt

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have clinched the bronze medal at AFCON 2025, defeating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a tense and goalless regulation match.

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged as the hero, making two crucial saves in the shootout to deny Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. Ademola Lookman sealed the victory with a calm final penalty, providing consolation after Nigeria’s semi-final defeat by the same method.

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In a match between two sides reshuffled after semi-final losses, Nigeria started without key attackers Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi. The first half’s major incident saw a Paul Onuachu goal disallowed by VAR for a foul in the buildup, for which he also received a yellow card.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams showing effort but lacking a decisive final touch. Nigeria’s best chance came from a tame Raphael Onyedika effort from distance.

The victory marks Nigeria’s first penalty shootout win in three attempts at the tournament and extends their record to a ninth AFCON bronze medal.

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