Kano Anti-Drug Committee Arrests Gang Violence Sponsor

The Kano State Anti-Drug Abuse and Trafficking Committee arrested Ishaq Lawan Ibrahim, also known as Malam Keya, a 27-year-old man, for allegedly financing violent gang activities in Dala Local Government Area. The arrest occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following an intelligence-led operation.

Malam Keya, a native of Yalwa in Dala, is accused of coordinating attacks by rival gangs that led to loss of lives and disrupted peace in the area. He fled Kano as security agencies intensified their crackdown on gang activities in various locations, including Jakara, Madigawa, Yalwa, Sanka, Kul Kul, Dogon Nama, Kukar Bulukiya, Shatsari, and Dandalin Turawa.

CSP Bashir Gwadabe led the operatives who tracked him down. The committee's chairman, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, stated that the suspect is in police custody and will face charges after investigations are completed.

The committee urged residents to assist security agencies with information regarding threats to peace and safety.