The Kano State Police Command has successfully apprehended a suspect connected to the abduction of Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari, the village head of Garun Babba, an incident that took place three years ago. On August 9, 2022, the village head was kidnapped and robbed of N2.75 million, along with his mobile phone and wristwatch.
Following the report, a joint task force comprising officers from the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Garun Mallam Divisional Police promptly launched an operation to track down the culprits. The kidnappers eventually abandoned the victim, who was found unharmed, and three motorcycles used during the crime were recovered.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, revealed in a statement dated Saturday, October 4, 2025, that the arrested individual, Usman Lawan Baba, also known as Yellow, has confessed to his involvement and disclosed the identities of his collaborators.
The Kano State Police Command marked a major victory in its ongoing campaign against kidnapping and armed robbery with the detention of 27-year-old Usman Lawan Baba from Dakatsalle, Zango Ranka, Bebeji Local Government Area. The arrest occurred on October 2, 2025, around 6:00 PM, directly linked to the 2022 abduction and robbery of the Garun Babba village head, aged 41.
During the attack, the victim was forcibly taken and deprived of two million seven hundred and fifty thousand naira (N2,750,000), a Tecno Kevo 4 smartphone, and a wristwatch. Thanks to the persistent efforts of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, the victim was rescued as the suspects attempted to escape.
Usman Lawan Baba admitted to receiving six thousand naira (N6,000) as his share of the stolen funds and identified several accomplices, including:
1. Bello Kici-Kici from Falgore Village, Doguwa LGA, Kano State, who was neutralized by police during a kidnapping operation in Jigawa State, where an AK-47 rifle was seized.
2. Mallam Sale of Gezawa LGA, Kano State, who was also neutralized during an armed robbery incident in Gezawa.
3. Ruwa Shehu from Gafan Village, Bebeji LGA, currently serving a sentence related to a kidnapping offense.
4. Additional suspects, including Ibrahim Gwanja, Sule Naye, and an unidentified individual, are under active investigation.
The suspect will face prosecution once the investigation concludes.
Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, praised the public for their unwavering support in combating crime and commended the officers involved for their dedication. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding the residents of Kano State.
Residents are urged to report any suspicious behavior or emergencies by contacting the Command’s emergency hotlines: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.
The swift response by the police led to the abandonment of the village head by the kidnappers and the recovery of three motorcycles used in the crime. The victim was rescued without injury, underscoring the effectiveness of the operation.
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