Police arrest notorious thug ‘Sankolo’ over phone robbery and abduction of 9-year-old boy in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious thug, Abubakar Isma’il, popularly known as ‘Sankolo’, over his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a nine-year-old boy in Rimin Kebe.    The spokesperson for the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, November 8, 2026 said the suspect also confessed to involvement in several acts of thuggery, mobile phone robbery, attacks and intimidation of residents.    The 22-year-old suspect was arrested on November 6, by operatives of the Zango Police Division under Operation Kuka.    According to the PPRO, Sankolo is also a principal suspect in the kidnapping of Ubaidu Sammani, 9, son of Alhaji Sammani of Rimin Kebe, on July 3, 2026.   According to him, some of his alleged accomplices had already been charged to court, with trial ongoing.   "The Kano State Police Command wishes to inform the public that its operatives have arrested another wanted notorious thug, following the earlier arrest of Umar Usman, popularly known as 'Ta'ambo', in Rimin Kebe and its environs,” the statement read.   "The operation was conducted under the direction of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis.   "Following the arrest of 'Ta'ambo' on 5th November, 2026, discreet investigation and actionable intelligence obtained led operatives to the second suspect.   "On 6th November, 2026 at about 2130hrs, teams of operatives of Zango Police Division proceeded to Rimin Kebbe, engaged through 'Operation Kukan Kura' and arrested Abubakar Isma'il, 'm', 22 years old, of Rimin Kebbe Quarters, Kano, popularly known as 'Sankolo'.   "The suspect, a notorious thug, is on the Command's wanted list as an arrowhead of thuggery-related activities in and around Rimin Kebbe Quarters, and a principal suspect in a case of kidnapping, where his accomplices have already been charged to court and trial is ongoing.   "He was strongly suspected to have kidnapped a 9-year-old boy, Ubaidu Sammani, son of Alhaji Sammani of Rimin Kebbe, on 3rd July, 2026.   "During preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed to a series of thuggery activities and mobile phone robbery in Rimin Kebbe and neighbouring areas, where he coordinated attacks, intimidation of residents, and snatching of mobile phones and other valuables.   "Residents and community leaders in the affected areas have described the arrest as another major breakthrough, expressing optimism that it will bring an end to thuggery activities in Rimin Kebe and its environs.   "The suspect is currently in Police custody and undergoing discreet investigation.   "Efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of his gang, recover stolen items and arms used in the commission of the crimes, and establish his involvement in other reported cases.    “Upon completion of investigation, he will be charged to court.”   The Commissioner of Police commended the officers of Zango Division for their professionalism, vigilance and timely action, and appreciates members of the public for their continued cooperation and provision of credible information.   The Command reiterated its commitment to rid Kano State of thuggery, phone snatching, kidnapping, attacks on security personnel and all forms of violent crimes.    Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest Police Station or through the Command's emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.   The post Police arrest notorious thug ‘Sankolo’ over phone robbery and abduction of 9-year-old boy in Kano appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.