Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of 12 suspects for alleged robbery, fraud and other crimes in the state.  

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state Police Command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, in a statement on Tuesday in Kano, said the suspects were arrested by men of the Operation Puff Adder at Sabon Gari, Sharada and Sauna areas of Kano metropolis.

He said “On October 3, 2020, at about 1700hrs, one Abdulsalam Isah of Gwagwarwa Quarters in Kano, reported that an unknown person stole his Samsung Galaxy T5 pro handset valued at N180,000.00.

 “On October 5, 2020, the suspect used the SIM card of the stolen phone and withdrew N330,000 from his account.

“A team of Operation Puff Adder arrested the suspects, and recovered the stolen phone from the suspect while an investigation is still ongoing.”

Also, some suspects specialising in phone snatching, defrauding, and drug business were arrested.

He revealed that the command arrested a 19-year-old swindler for defrauding two businessmen: Auwalu Abdulmalik and Buhari Yusuf of N330,000.

“A team of detectives trailed the suspect to Kano, Abuja and Lagos before he was arrested at Kankia in Katsina State.

We have also apprehended four drug dealers who were supplying narcotic substances to some gangs.

In the statement, it is also revealed that the command arrested six fraudsters, who specialise in stealing money from their victims’ personal bank accounts.

The Commissioner of Police, Habu Sani, the the PPRO emphasised the commitment of the State Police command to protect lives and property.

He urged residents of the state to support the police to enable it fight against crimes and enhance security network in the state.