Police arrest more suspects, arraign seven over Kano market attack

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two more suspected miscreants linked to the recent attack on the popular Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano in April 2026.

Similarly, the command has arraigned seven suspects before Magistrate Court Number 2, Nomansland, Kano, for prosecution on charges relating to criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, unlawful assembly, being armed with deadly weapons, and mischief.

This is contained in a statement by the command’s public relations officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday.

“Further to the press release issued on the thuggery attack at Farm Centre GSM Market, Kano, on 28th April, 2026, the Kano State Police Command wishes to update the public on the progress of investigation and prosecution.

Following discreet and intelligence-led investigation, operatives of the Command identified and arrested two additional suspects connected to the incident, namely: Sadiq Ayuba, 18, of Darmanawa Quarters, Kano, and Abdulganiyu Abba, 38, of Mariri Quarters, Kano,” it said.

It added that during interrogation, Ayuba confessed that he and other suspects were mobilised and paid by one Mallam Hassan, now at large, to carry out an attack on Farm Centre GSM Market and on the entourage of A A Zaura.

“The attack led to destruction of businesses and properties, damage to a Toyota ambulance belonging to the entourage, and a tricycle belonging to one Shamsuddeen Sani.

With these arrests, the total number of suspects apprehended in connection with the incident now stands at seven.

“All seven suspects were today, 13th May, 2026, arraigned before Magistrate Court Number 2, Nomansland, Kano, for prosecution on charges relating to criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, unlawful assembly, being armed with deadly weapons, and mischief,” it said.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, reiterated the command’s commitment to identifying and bringing to justice all individuals and sponsors behind violent thuggery and public disturbances in the state.

He assured that the manhunt for the fleeing principal suspect, Mallam Hassan, is ongoing, while commending the public for providing credible information that aided the investigation. He also urged residents to continue supporting the police with timely intelligence to ensure Kano remains safe and peaceful.

“The Command remains committed to upholding law and order and ensuring that perpetrators of violence face the full weight of the law,” the statement added.