Kano Police Foil Kidnapping Plot Against Village Head, Arrest Two Suspects

The Kano State Police Command has foiled an attempted kidnapping in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state, arresting two suspects accused of threatening to abduct the Village Head of Bangare, Mallam Idris.

The suspects were apprehended by police operatives attached to the Gezawa Division following intelligence-led operations initiated after a report of a kidnapping threat against the traditional ruler.

In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed that Mallam Idris received a threatening phone call from an unidentified caller on October 24 at about 9:33 p.m.

According to the statement, the caller threatened to kidnap the village head, prompting him to report the incident to the police for immediate intervention.

Following receipt of the complaint, operatives of the Gezawa Division swiftly commenced investigations and deployed intelligence-gathering strategies to identify and track down those behind the threat.

The police said sustained follow-up operations eventually led to the arrest of two suspects believed to be connected to the alleged kidnapping plot.

The statement added that the suspects had confessed to the crime, while investigations were ongoing to establish further details surrounding the incident and determine whether other individuals were involved.

The Command also disclosed that the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the officers for their prompt response and professionalism in handling the case.

He reiterated the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on criminal activities and assured residents of the police commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.

The Commissioner further emphasised the importance of intelligence-led policing and public cooperation in identifying security threats, preventing criminal activities and ensuring the safety of communities.

The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities or security threats to the nearest police station.