- Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests
The Kano State Police have arrested a notorious thug, Inuwa Zakari, known as “Gundura,” along with 14 others in a major operation targeting criminal gangs.
The arrests were made during a series of raids between October 25 and 27, 2024, as part of a crackdown ordered by the State Police Commissioner, Salman Dogo Garba.
Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests, stating that Gundura, 24, had been on the run after allegedly attacking a Vigilance Group Commander and damaging a police vehicle in Kano.
The suspects are being held at the Criminal Investigation Department for further questioning, and will be charged in court following the investigation.
Commissioner Garba praised the public for their cooperation and urged residents to continue reporting any suspicious activities to the police. He highlighted previous operations, noting that in August 2024, the police arrested 269 suspects involved in looting during a protest.
Residents can report crimes by contacting the police on 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.