Police Arrest Two Suspected Robbers Terrorising Falgore Forest, Recover N600,000, Nine Phones

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

The suspects were arrested on November 6, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m. at Dogon Dutse, within Falgore Forest, following credible intelligence received by operatives of the Doguwa Police Division.

The suspects were identified as 35-year-old Sulaiman Alhaji Umaru, from Damau Village in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and 22-year-old Abubakar Sale, from Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, one of the suspects, Sulaiman, allegedly confessed to participating in a robbery operation involving seven other accomplices.

He reportedly admitted that the gang attacked one Adamu Sa’adu, a resident of Kubau, Kaduna State, at the Falgore Forest axis and dispossessed him of N1.35 million and other valuables.

Police said items recovered from the suspect included N600,000 in cash, nine mobile phones of different brands, knives and sticks.

The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended officers of the Doguwa Division for what he described as their gallantry, professionalism and dedication, noting that the operation was made possible through credible intelligence, prompt response and community cooperation.

Bakori said the operation was in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which prioritises intelligence-led policing, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.

The police commissioner further disclosed that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the alleged criminal gang who escaped arrest.

He added that investigations were continuing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.

The command assured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, while urging members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information that could assist security agencies in combating crime.