POLICE GUN DOWN KANO'S MOST WANTED ARMED ROBBER ‎

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‎One of Kano’s most notorious armed robbers, infamous for killing innocent civilians without hesitation, has been shot dead by the Kano Police Special Squad.

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‎The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, revealed that officers responded to a distress call on April 22, 2025, around 1 pm, concerning a robbery incident led by the suspect, Halifa Baba-Beru, from Gwammaja Quarters in Dala Local Government Area.

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‎Kiyawa said Baba-Beru and his gang were reportedly armed with dangerous weapons and attacking residents in Gwammaja Quarters when police operatives intervened.

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‎He said, “Upon arrival, the police team was attacked by the hoodlums, leading to a fierce fight. Two officers, CPL Abdullahi Ibrahim and S/C Yahaya Saidu, sustained injuries.

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‎“The principal suspect, Baba-Beru, also sustained serious injuries. All parties were rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, where the suspect died while receiving treatment, and the officers were treated and discharged.”

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‎The police command has investigated the incident and intensified efforts to apprehend the suspect’s accomplices.

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‎“We assure the public that we will leave no stone unturned in ensuring justice is served,” SP Kiyawa said.