Police arrest infamous thug terrorising residents in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a infamous thug, Umar Usman, popularly often known as ‘Ta’ambo’, over alleged involvement in thuggery, cell phone robberies and assaults on safety personnel in Rimin Kebe and its environs.

The spokesperson for the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in an announcement on Thursday, November 5, 2026 stated the suspect has been terrorising residents and disrupting public peace within the areas.

Kiyawa said that the suspect had been on the command’s wished listing over alleged involvement in legal actions.

According to the PPRO, the suspect’s arrest adopted weeks of discreet surveillance and community-driven intelligence.

“The Kano State Police Command wishes to inform the public that its operatives have arrested a wanted notorious thug who has been on the trail of the Command for coordinating thuggery-related activities and mobile phone robberies in Rimin Kebe and its environs,” the statement read.

“The operation was carried out below the route of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis.

“On 5th November, 2026 at about 2040hrs, surveillance operatives attached to Zango Police Division, acting on credible intelligence and sustained monitoring, arrested Umar Usman, ‘m’, 25 years old, of Rimin Kebe Quarter, Kano, popularly known as ‘Ta’ambo’.

“The suspect, a infamous ‘Dandaba’, has been terrorising residents of Rimin Kebe, Ramin Research Area and alongside Galula Hospital, the place he allegedly coordinated thuggery actions and cell phone robberies, inflicting concern and disrupting public peace within the areas.

“His attacks also include causing injuries to security personnel within his locality, in addition to coordinated attacks, intimidation of residents, and snatching of mobile phones and other valuables.

“The Command had positioned the suspect on its wished listing following collection of complaints and intelligence experiences linking him to the above crimes. His arrest is the results of weeks of discreet surveillance and community-driven intelligence.

“Residents and community leaders in the affected areas have described the arrest as a major breakthrough, expressing optimism that it will bring an end to thuggery activities in Rimin Kebe and its environs.

“The suspect is presently in police custody and present process 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 counseled the officers of Zango Division for his or her professionalism, vigilance and well timed motion, and appreciates members of the general public for his or her continued cooperation and provision of credible info.

The Command reiterated its dedication to rid Kano State of thuggery, cellphone snatching, assaults on safety personnel and all types of violent crimes.

The assertion urged members of the general public are urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or actions to the closest Police Station or by means of the Command’s emergency traces.