Police Nab Two Robbers Terrorising Falgore Forest, Recover N600,000, Nine Phones In Doguwa
The Kano State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained onslaught against armed robbery and other violent crimes in the State, with the arrest of two suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising Falgore Forest and its environs.
On 6th November, 2026, at about 5:00pm, operatives attached to Doguwa Division, acting on credible intelligence, successfully arrested the suspects at Dogon Dutse, Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area, Kano State.
The arrested suspects are Sulaiman Alh. Umaru, 35, of Damau Village, Kubau Local Government Area, Kaduna State, and Abubakar Sale, 22, of Gwarzo Local Government Area, Kano State.
One of the suspects, Sulaiman Alhaji Umaru, confessed to having conspired with seven others and robbed one Adamu Sa’adu of Kubau, Kaduna State, of the sum of One Million Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N1,350,000) and other valuables at Falgore Forest axis.
The following exhibits were recovered in his possession:
Cash sum of Six Hundred Thousand Naira (N600,000)
Nine (9) mobile phones of different makes
Knives and sticks
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, commends the gallantry, professionalism and dedication of the Police Officers of Doguwa Division for the successful operation. He notes that the arrest was made possible through credible intelligence, prompt response and community cooperation.
The Commissioner of Police reiterates that the operation is in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which emphasises intelligence-led policing, sustained onslaught against criminal elements, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.
Efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects. Investigation is ongoing, and the case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police assures residents of Kano State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all, and urges the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information.
