Police arrest two for threatening to kidnap Kano village head

Two men identified as Aliyu Naziru Garba and Bashir Alhasan, both aged 20 years, are cooling their heels police cell for allegedly threatening to kidnap Mallam Idris, Village Head of Bangare Village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano state.

The incident was reported on October 26,2026 at Gezawa Divisional Police Headquarters.

The victim, who reported the incident, stated that on October 24, 2026, he received a threatening phone call from an unknown person threatening to kidnap him.

Upon receipt of the report, police operatives attached to Gezawa Division swiftly swung into action.

Sustained follow up coupled with intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of the following suspects Aliyu and Bashir.

The suspects have allegedly confessed to the commission of the crime.

Investigation is ongoing, after which they will be charged to court, the Kano Police Command said.

The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who directed the operation, commended the gallant efforts of the Police Officers of Gezawa Division for their swift and professional response.

He reaffirmed the Command’s zero tolerance for all forms of criminality.

Mr. Bakori further stated that, “this achievement is in tandem with the policing vision and directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, which focuses on intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, professionalism, and proactive prevention of crime.

“The Command calls on members of the public to remain security conscious and report any suspicious person or movement to the nearest Police Station or via the Command’s emergency lines: *08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.”