Police in Kano State have arrested a notorious thug, Auwalu Ali, popularly known as Auwalu Dan Daba, during an intelligence-led operation in Dorayi Quarters of Kano metropolis.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the 26-year-old suspect was arrested on January 31, 2026, by operatives attached to the Dorayi Police Division.
According to the Command, Auwalu has a history of co-ordinating and organising thuggery groups to attack and rob innocent citizens.
The Command also disclosed a separate incident in Sharada Quarters, where police officers responded to a distress call after a suspected armed robber was lynched by a mob.
The Command noted that the incident followed an attack that left a female victim seriously injured.
It said the victim was rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, where a police officer selflessly donated blood, saving her life.
While commending the conduct of the officers, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, appreciated their sacrifice and professionalism, particularly the blood donation, expressing appreciation to residents for their continued support and cooperation.
He equally urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
Kano Police Command Nabs Notorious Thug
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