Tag Archives: Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arraigned a 19-year-old female gang leader, Shamsiyya Adamu and four members of her gang for criminal conspiracy, trespass, and theft.    Recall that the police smashed the syndicate of thieves and arrested the suspects on December 21, 2024 following reports of stolen phones in Unguwa Uku Quarters Kano.   30 persons, including 29 females …

The Federal Government has confirmed the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) also known as Bird Flu in Kano State.  The outbreak is reported to have affected various bird species like layers, ducks, guinea fowl, and turkeys.  A circular signed by Dr Taiwo Olasoju on behalf of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria said the risk of the disease …

Former Attorney-General of Kano State and Commissioner of Justice, M A Lawan, has clarified the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on Friday, Jan. 10, regarding the Kano Emirate dispute, stating that Aminu Ado Bayero remains the legitimate Emir. regarding the judgement which the Court of Appeal  Lawan, in a statement, said the judgement was misunderstood by the Kano State government.  …

In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled to set aside the earlier order that nullified the appointment of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II of Kano.    The three-member panel of justices, in a judgment delivered by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, concluded that the Federal High Court in Kano did not have the jurisdiction to make the …

The Kano State High Court, presided over by Justice Nasir Saminu, on Wednesday sentenced one Abdurrahman Yakubu to death by hanging for armed robbery.     Yakubu of Bele Local Government Area in Nassarawa State was found guilty of multiple counts of armed robbery with dangerous weapons.     His victims included a woman identified as Barrister Hajara Lawal Ahmad, …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a child trafficking syndicate and rescued 59 children suspected to have been trafficked.    The children, between four and 12 years old, were rescued by the police Patrol and Guard unit at about 3:30 pm on January 6, 2025, along the Abuja-Kano route.    A team of …

The Kano State Government has been thrown into mourning following the news of sudden de@th of Engr. Ahmad Ishaq Bunkure, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Works to Governor Abba Yusuf, barely 24 hours after his swearing-in.   The spokesperson to the Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, confirmed the passing of Bunkure in Egypt in a statement released today January …

The Chairman of Nasarawa Local Government Area in Kano State, Yusuf Imam, popularly known as ‘Ogan Boye’, has approved the appointment of 60 aides to serve in various capacities within the LGA.    According to the approval letter signed by the Local Government Secretary, Ado Muhd Hotoro, the appointments are part of the chairman’s efforts to promote and develop the …

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief and recovered a stolen Rav-4 vehicle in Ungogo Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, January 6, 2025, said the suspect, Bala Sani, from Funtua, Katsina State, conspired with another individual to steal the …

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Abubakar Musa, and rescued a 2-year-old victim.   The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 4, 2025, said the suspect abducted the minor and demanded N50m ransom for his release.    According to the PPRO, the suspect was charged …