The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected thug, Umar Usman, popularly known as Ta’ambo, over alleged attacks on residents, phone snatching and assaults on security personnel in parts of the state.
The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Zango Police Division following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
The police said Usman allegedly terrorised residents of Rimin Kebe, Ramin Research Area and the neighbourhood around Galula Hospital.
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He is currently in police custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest his alleged accomplices and recover stolen items and weapons.
The command said the suspect would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.
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