Falgore Forest Robbery: Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover N600,000

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers accused of terrorising Falgore forest and surrounding communities in Doguwa Local Government Area of the state.

The police also recovered N600,000 in cash, nine mobile phones, knives and sticks from the suspects.

The command’s spokesman, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement, identifying the suspects as 35-year-old Sulaiman Alhaji Umaru of Damau Village in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and 22-year-old Abubakar Sale of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.

He said the suspects were arrested on November 6.

According to Kiyawa, “Operatives of the Doguwa Division apprehended the suspects at Dogon Dutse, in Falgore forest at about 5 p.m., following credible intelligence.”

He further disclosed that one of the suspects, Sulaiman, confessed to conspiring with seven other persons to rob Adamu Sa’adu, a resident of Kubau, Kaduna State, of N1.35 million and other valuables around the Falgore forest axis.

The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the officers of the Doguwa Division for what he described as a successful operation.

Bakori attributed the breakthrough to credible intelligence, prompt response and community cooperation.

He added that the operation aligned with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, which emphasises intelligence-led policing, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.

The police commissioner said efforts were being intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the suspected gang.

He added that investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged to court upon their conclusion.

Bakori urged residents to continue supporting the police by providing credible information to enhance security in the state.