The Kano State Anti-Thuggery and Phone Snatching Squad has arrested a young man accused of leading a gang that allegedly steals mobile phones and money from people at Bata and Yan Kura markets.
The suspect, popularly known as Ali Baban Jakai, was arrested in the Sabon Gari area following investigations by the squad.
The squad’s commander, Nura Salisu Sharada, disclosed the arrest during an interview with a local radio station on Sunday.
Sharada explained that operatives had earlier arrested 10 young men suspected of stealing phones and money at the two markets.
According to him, the suspects identified Ali Baban Jakai as their alleged leader, prompting the squad to launch a search for him.
However, the arrested man denied being the leader of the group, although he admitted knowing some of the suspects.
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He also reportedly confessed to participating in phone and money theft for more than six years but claimed he had stopped the criminal activity.
Sharada said the suspect would be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and necessary action.
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