The operatives of the Kano State Police Command have arrested a notorious armed robber, Hassan Iliya, and recovered N4.9 million from him in the state.

This was disclosed via a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Kiyawa said the police also recovered two AK-47 rifles with 47 rounds of live ammunition from the suspect, adding that the arrest was a significant breakthrough in the fight against crime in Kano State.

He noted that the arrest was made possible after a resident of Yandadi village in Kunchi Local Government Area of Kano State reported being attacked and robbed of N15,000 by armed robbers at about 2 a.m. on Monday, August 5.

Kiyawa added that a directive by the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salma Dogo, to a team of detectives to apprehend the suspects led to the arrest of the notorious armed robber.

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The police spokesman said 35-year-old Illiya was arrested while attempting to escape on a motorcycle at about 6 a.m. on Monday.

“A search revealed a sack containing the AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and cash totalling N4,986,000,” he disclosed.

Kiywa further quoted the Commissioner of Police as urging the people of Kano to remain patriotic, avoid acts capable of instigating violence, and remain vigilant.

Dogo also urged the people to report suspicious movements and activities to the command through the provided phone numbers.

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