POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS IN KANO OVER ARMED ROBBERY, ATTEMPTED MURDER IN LAGOS
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to a recent case of armed robbery and attempted murder in Lagos State.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Saturday.
“The Kano State Police Command has achieved a significant breakthrough in a recent case of armed robbery and attempted murder, thanks to its robust intelligence and community collaboration.
“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,” Haruna said.
He disclosed that during interrogation, Adewole confessed to attacking one Lil-Kesh, a resident of Bera Estate, Chevron, Lagos State, on August 19, 2025. The attack left the victim with serious injuries, including a deep cut on the neck.
“The suspect forced the victim to transfer N2,120,000 from his account via mobile phone to Mukhtar Muhammad’s account,” Haruna explained.
He noted that, in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the command had been working tirelessly to enhance its intelligence capacity, leveraging community policing and strategic partnerships to stay ahead of criminal elements.
According to the spokesman, the suspects have since been handed over to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, commended the operatives for their diligence, the public for their cooperation, and assured of continued efforts to ensure safety and security across the state.
“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,” the statement added.
Armed robbery remains a major concern in Nigeria, often involving cross-state networks. Recall that the Kano Police Command recently arrested three suspected armed robbers linked to a case in Abuja, recovering a stolen vehicle.
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