POLICE FOIL KIDNAPPING ATTEMPT, RESCUE SARKIN NOMAN KANO IN GARUN MALLAM LGA

The Kano State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a foiled kidnapping attempt that occurred in Garun Mallam Town, Garun Mallam Local Government Area of Kano State.

On 29th August 2026 at about 2330hrs, a distress report was received, that some miscreants suspected to be bandits stormed Garun Mallam Town and started shooting sporadically in the air.

In the process, the hoodlums abducted Alhaji Yusif Nadabo ‘m’, the Sarkin Noman Kano, and in the course of the attack, shot and injured the following persons:

i. Yusif Nasiru ‘m’ 20yrs

ii. Salisu Garba ‘m’ 20yrs

iii. Ibrahim Hassan ‘m’ 20yrs.

All of Garun Mallam Town.

Upon receipt of the report, a team of policemen comprising tactical teams and patrol teams from the Command, as well as reinforcement from neighbouring Divisions, were immediately mobilized to the scene.

The Police, in collaboration with members of the community, gave the hoodlums a hot chase. Consequently, the bandits abandoned the kidnapped victim and fled the scene. Alhaji Yusif Nadabo was rescued unhurt.

The three victims were immediately rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital along with the rescued victim for medical attention.

The Command has emplaced confidence-building patrols in and around Garun Mallam Town to forestall any further breach of peace, while a manhunt has been launched to arrest the fleeing perpetrators.

Investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated to members of the public accordingly.

The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, *CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, SFIPMA, MNIM, MNIPS, MASIS*, commends the prompt response of the Police teams. He also appreciates the residents of Garun Mallam and neighboring areas, members of Vigilante and Neighborhood Watch Corps for their vigilance, bravery and cooperation, which greatly assisted the Police in the rescue operation.

The CP further urges residents to remain calm and continue to provide credible information that will aid in the arrest of the culprits.

The Command reiterates its commitment to protecting lives and property across the State.

CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP,

Police Public Relations Officer,

*For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.*