Kano Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper and Recover Drone

The Kano State Police Command arrested 35-year-old Habibu Bello, a notorious suspected kidnapper, during an interstate patrol along the Kano-Katsina borders. This operation was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Haruna Kiyawa.

Bello, from Kunkumi Town in Makarfi local government area, is alleged to be part of a syndicate involved in armed robbery and cattle rustling across Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna states. Investigations led to the identification of another suspect, Mudam, from Kwanar Dangora, who is also linked to the syndicate.

Bello confessed to several kidnapping incidents, including the abduction of Hajiya Binta, for which a ransom of N20,000,000 was reportedly paid. The police are intensifying efforts to apprehend other syndicate members and recover operational weapons.

Additionally, a Cine-Camera Drone marked GT 50 was recovered in Hawan Tarau village, Bebeji LGA, Kano state, and efforts are underway to trace its owner.