Saturday, March, 14 2026 - Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Police Command, have arrested four suspected phone snatchers in the Dorayi Babba area of Gwale Local Government Area of the state over their alleged involvement in attacks on residents
The suspects were apprehended following reports of public
disturbances in the area, where hoodlums were said to be attacking innocent
citizens and dispossessing them of their belongings.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the
spokesperson of the command, Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, the suspects were
arrested after officers of the corps engaged the group during an operation in
Dorayi Babba.
Abdullahi explained that the suspects had been targeting
residents, particularly during the Taraweeh prayers, attacking worshippers with
dangerous weapons and snatching their phones and other valuables.
"The operatives of the outpost engaged the hoodlums and
dispersed them while they were attacking innocent citizens with dangerous
weapons and dispossessing them of their belongings, especially during Taraweeh
prayers in the area,” the statement said.
The arrested suspects were identified as Yusuf Auwal, 18;
Abubakar Abdullahi, 21; Huzaifa Isma’il Aliyu, 27; and Yushau Abubakar, 17. All
are residents of Dorayi Babba in Gwale Local Government Area.
Items recovered from the suspects include a sharp knife and
two parcels of suspected marijuana.
The NSCDC spokesperson added that investigations into the
matter have been concluded and that the suspects will be charged to court soon.
The command reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety
of residents and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report
suspicious activities to security agencies.
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