Suspected armed robbers assault poultry farm in Kano, slaughter 84 chickens and steal 13 crates of eggs

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 4 suspects over armed theft assault on a poultry farm and theft, recovering 35 baggage of rooster feeds and different stolen gadgets.

The spokesperson for the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a press release on Thursday, November 12, 2026 mentioned the attackers slaughtered about 84 chickens and stole 13 crates of eggs.

According to Kiyawa, the recovered gadgets have been handed over to the rightful proprietor.

“The Kano State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained fight against armed robbery and other violent crimes in the State. On 6th November, 2026 at about 0810hrs, operatives of the Command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS), while on surveillance along Kofar Dawanau, Kano, intercepted one Sharon Galaxy vehicle, blue in colour, with registration number KADUNA MKA 692 ZB, with its occupants on board,” the assertion learn.

“Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed that on 3rd November, 2026, they conspired with others now at large, armed themselves with dangerous weapons, and attacked a Poultry Farm along Yankaba Road via Tokarawa, Kano, where they slaughtered about eighty-four (84) chickens inside the farm and stole away thirteen (13) crates of eggs, among other items.

“Following discreet investigation and follow-up, two extra suspects have been arrested, bringing the whole variety of suspects arrested to 4.

“They are: Mohammed Ibrahim, ‘m’, 33 years old, of Mariri Quarters, Kano, Aminu Abdullahi, ‘m’, 32 years old, of Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano, Lawan Dan Alhaji, ‘m’, 45 years old, of Kurna Quarters, Kano, and Bashir Lawan, ‘m’, 45 years old, of Katsina, Katsina State

“Meanwhile, effort is being intensified to arrest the remaining suspects at massive. Discreet investigation is in progress to get better extra robbed gadgets.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include: one Sharon Galaxy vehicle, blue in colour, Reg. No. KADUNA MKA 692 ZB, thirty-five (35) bags of chicken feeds, one sharp knife with blood stains, three daggers with blood stains and two fliers.

“The recovered items have been handed over to the rightful owner, who commended the Kano State Police Command for its prompt response, professionalism and commitment to the protection of lives and property.”

The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the operatives of the Special Intervention Squad for their vigilance, gallantry and intelligence-led policing.

He reiterated that the operation is in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on sustained intelligence-led operations, proactive crime prevention and community-centric policing.

The Commissioner of Police warned criminal elements to desist from crime, as the Command will not relent in its efforts to flush out criminals and ensure that Kano State remains safe and peaceful.

He further urged members of the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information on suspicious persons and activities.

The Command added that the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.