The Kano State Police Command has apprehended two suspects linked to an armed robbery and attempted murder incident in Lagos State.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday, describing it as a “significant breakthrough” made possible through intelligence gathering and community collaboration.
According to Haruna, “On September 11, 2025, the command’s tactical operatives, acting on intelligence, arrested two suspects at Na’ibawa Quarters, Kano. They are: Mathew Adewole, 25, of Na’ibawa Quarters, and Mukhtar Muhammad, 31, of Unguwa Uku Quarters, Kano.”
During interrogation, Adewole reportedly confessed to attacking one Lil-Kesh, a resident of Bera Estate, Chevron, Lagos, on August 19, 2025. The victim sustained severe injuries, including a deep cut on the neck. Haruna added, “The suspect forced the victim to transfer N2,120,000 from his account via mobile phone to Mukhtar Muhammad’s account.”
He explained that, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the command had been strengthening its intelligence operations, adopting community policing and strategic partnerships to tackle crime.
The suspects have since been transferred to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, praised the officers for their efforts and thanked the public for their cooperation.
He assured that the command “remains committed to maintaining law and order, working closely with other security agencies and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to combating crime.”
Per reports, armed robbery continues to pose a major security challenge in Nigeria, often extending across state borders.
