The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of belonging to a kidnapping syndicate linked to the abduction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Fanka.
The police spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, describing the arrests as a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes.
Fanka was reportedly kidnapped on September 1, 2026, but regained his freedom after spending 68 days in captivity. His rescue followed intelligence gathering and technology-driven operations by security operatives.
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According to the police, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad arrested the suspected gang leader, 25-year-old Shu’aibu Sulaiman, popularly known as Lemu, on October 18 at Kwanar Dangora in Kiru Local Government Area.
The suspect allegedly confessed to participating in the crime and provided information that helped investigators track down another member of the group.
The second suspect, identified as Mansur Usman from Nassarawa Local Government Area, was also arrested. Police described him as the gang’s driver, allegedly responsible for transporting kidnapped victims between hideouts in Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara states.
Items recovered during the operation included an AK-47 rifle and 18 rounds of live ammunition.
The police said both suspects remained in custody as investigations continued, adding that efforts were underway to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
They further stated that the suspects would be prosecuted after the investigation had been concluded.
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