The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two individuals connected to a case of armed robbery and attempted murder in Lagos.
In a statement released on Saturday, police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna described the arrest as a significant achievement, made possible by coordinated intelligence efforts and cooperation from community members.
Based on reliable information, tactical officers detained the suspects on September 11 in the Na’ibawa area of Kano. They were named as 25-year-old Mathew Adewole, a resident of Na’ibawa Quarters, and 31-year-old Mukhtar Muhammad from Unguwa Uku Quarters.
During questioning, Adewole allegedly confessed to involvement in an August 19 attack on a Lagos resident known as Lil-Kesh at Bera Estate, Chevron. The victim sustained serious injuries, including a deep neck wound, and was compelled to transfer over ₦2 million to an account linked to Muhammad.
The operation was conducted under directives from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who has prioritized enhanced intelligence and community policing strategies to tackle criminal activities.
The suspects have been handed over to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, commended the operatives and thanked residents for their support, reaffirming the command’s commitment to collaboration with security stakeholders and community leaders to ensure public safety.
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