By ZUBAIRU IDRIS

The Police Command in Kano, have arrested another notorious wanted thug popularly called “Sankolo”, a principal suspect in the kidnap of a nine-year-old boy, Ubaidu Sammani.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, on Sunday in Kano.

“Following the arrest of ‘Ta’ambo’ on Nov. 5, discreet investigation and actionable intelligence obtained led to the arrest of the second suspect.

“On Nov. 6, at about 9:31 a.m., teams of operatives of Zango Police Division proceeded to Rimin Kebbe, engaged through ‘Operation Kukan Kura’ and arrested Abubakar Isma’il, 22-year-old, of Rimin Kebbe Quarters, Kano, popularly known as ‘Sankolo’,” he said

He said that the suspect was a notorious thug who had been on the Command’s wanted list.

According to him, the suspect has been an arrowhead of thuggery related activities in and around Rimin Kebbe Quarters, Nasarawa Local Government Area.

“He is a principal suspect in a case of kidnapping, where his accomplices have already been charged to court, and the trial is ongoing,” he said

He noted that Sankolo was strongly suspected to have kidnapped a 9-year-old boy, Ubaidu Sammani, son of Alhaji Sammani of Rimin Kebbe, on July 3, 2026.

“During preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed to a series of thuggery activities and mobile phone robbery in Rimin Kebbe and neighbouring areas, where he coordinated attacks, snatching of mobile phones and other valuables,” he said

Haruna-Kiyawa revealed that residents and community leaders in the affected areas have described the arrest as another major breakthrough.

The suspect, he said, was currently in Police custody and undergoing discreet investigation.

He said efforts were ongoing to arrest other members of the gang, recover stolen items and arms used in the commission of the crimes, and establish his involvement in other reported cases.

The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu-Bakori, commended the police officers for their professionalism, vigilance and timely action that led to the arrest of the suspect.

He also appreciated the public for their continued cooperation and provision of credible information to the police. (NAN)