The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged threat to kidnap the village head of Bangare community in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
According to the PPRO, the village head reported the incident to the police, stating that he received a threatening phone call from an unknown person on October 24, during which the caller threatened to kidnap him.
Following the report, police operatives attached to the Gezawa Division launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of the two suspects identified as Aliyu Naziru Garba and Bashir Alhasan.
“The Kano State Police Command has foiled an attempted kidnapping and arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy, criminal intimidation and attempted kidnapping,” the statement read.
“The incident was reported on 26th October, 2026 at about 0130hrs at Gezawa Divisional Police Headquarters by one Mallam Idris ‘m’, Village Head of Bangare Village, Gezawa LGA, who stated that on 24th October, 2026 at about 2133hrs, he received a threatening phone call from an unknown person threatening to kidnap him.
“Upon receipt of the report, operatives attached to Gezawa Division swiftly swung into action.
“Sustained follow up coupled with intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of the following suspects: Aliyu Naziru Garba ‘M’ aged 20 years
ii. Bashir Alhasan ‘M’ aged 20 years
“The suspects have confessed to the commission of the crime.
“Investigation is ongoing, after which they will be charged to court.”
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who directed the operation, commends the gallant efforts of the Police Officers of Gezawa Division for their swift and professional response.
He reaffirms the Command’s zero tolerance for all forms of criminality.
The CP further states that this achievement is in tandem with the policing vision and directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which focuses on intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, professionalism, and proactive prevention of crime.
The Command calls on members of the public to remain security conscious and report any suspicious person or movement to the nearest Police Station or via the Command’s emergency lines: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.