The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a notorious criminal, Abubakar Isma’il, also known as Sankolo, for the suspected abduction of a nine-year-old boy, Ubaidu Sammani, in the Rimin Kebbe region of the state.
The announcement revealed the arrest in a statement released on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa.
“The 22-year-old suspect was apprehended on Friday by members of the Zango Police Division based on information obtained after the capture of another alleged thug, Umar Usman, commonly referred to as Ta’ambo, on November 5,” Kiyawa revealed.
The police claimed Sankolo was reportedly a leader of criminal activities in Rimin Kebbe and nearby areas, as well as a key suspect in the kidnapping case, where his supposed associates have already faced court charges.
“The victim, Ubaidu, is the child of Alhaji Sammani, who lives in Rimin Kebbe.” “The statement indicated that he was reportedly abducted on July 3, 2026.”
The police reported that operatives, acting on reliable intelligence, apprehended the suspect around 9:30 pm on Friday, November 6, at Rimin Kebbe Quarters during an operation organized under the police initiative, Operation Kukan Kura.
“The police reported that initial inquiries indicated the suspect was purportedly linked to multiple incidents of thuggery and mobile phone theft in Rimin Kebbe and surrounding areas.”
It stated that he was believed to be involved in organizing assaults, threatening locals, and stealing mobile devices and other valuables.
The statement indicated that the suspect admitted to participating in various thuggery-related activities during initial inquiries.
Residents and community leaders remarked that his arrest marked a significant turning point and conveyed optimism that it could contribute to the reduction of criminal activities in the region.
The Commissioner of Police for the state, Ibrahim Bakori, praised the Zango Division officers for their professionalism and encouraged citizens to keep supplying reliable information to security forces.
The command stated that the suspect stayed in custody as investigations progressed, mentioning that activities were underway to apprehend additional gang members and retrieve stolen items and weapons reportedly utilized in the offenses.
It stated that he would face charges in court once the investigation was completed.
