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Police arrest gunman who abduct a German after killing his escort

Nasiru Yusuf
Police in Kano said they have arrested a thirty year old Abubakar Ismail who killed a police sergeant and abducted Kreser Michael, a staff of Dantata and Sawoe construction company in Kano.
Kano Focus recalled that on April 16, 2018 some gunmen abducted a German engineer after killing his police escort along Madobi road construction site, Kano.
A statement issued by police spokesman in Kano Abdullahi Kiyawa said Mr Ismail was arrested on December 19, thirty two months after the incident.
He said the suspect has led police detectives to their armoury at Wangara Village in Rimin Gado local government area, Kano state where one AK-47 rifle, one single barrel gun and revolver gun were recovered.


Guns recovered
According to police spokesman the suspect has confessed to have committed the crime.
“The suspect confessed to the crime and confessed that the syndicate has been terrorizing Rimin Gado, Gwarzo, Karaye, Kiru, Rano, Bebeji and Tudun Wada local government areas of Kano state and other neighboring states, including Kaduna and Katsina for over five years.
“He named other members of the syndicate who perpetuated the heinous act.
“Discrete investigation is in progress to arrest the other members of the syndicate,” he said.
Police arrest burglar
The police have also arrested 36 year old Salmanu Muhammad of Gwammaja quarters accused with breaking a warehouse located at Tal’udu Quarters Kano.

Salmanu Muhammad
The suspect according to Mr Kiyawa was arrested on November 27 with a pick up vehicle loaded with stolen building materials and furniture worth eight million Naira.
“The team intercepted the Motor Vehicle and arrested one Salmanu Mohammed Bashir ‘m’ 36 years old, of Gwammaja Quarters Kano. The suspect confessed breaking a Warehouse located at Tal’udu Quarters Kano.

Salmanu Muhammad
He opened up on how he damaged the padlock and replaced it with a new one of the same colour and size and stole properties worth eight million Naira. Owner of the warehouse was identified. Investigation is in progress,” Mr Kiyawa said.
Ban of knock – out, bonfires
Mr Kiyawa said the Kano State Police Command has also banned the sale and discharge of fireworks, popularly called bangers or Knock-outs, and Burning of Tyres during Christmas and New Year festive periods.
The police advised people of the state to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols such as social distancing, use of face mask and personal hygiene during yuletide period.
The command also warned any group or individual, under whatever guise, to desist from any act or conduct that will cause breach of peace and breakdown of law and order. Whoever is caught engaging in unlawful acts will face the full wrath of the law.
While felicitating with people of Kano state on the occasion of Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Command provides the following GSM lines for distress calls during festive period: 08032419754, 08123821575 and 08075391163.

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Rurum, Rogo finally dump NNPP for APC


The gale of defection from opposition political parties intensifies as two members of the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Abdullahi Sani Rogo and Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
KANO FOCUS reports that both lawmakers represent Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya and Karaye/Rogo federal constituency of Kano State.
Both lawmakers announced their defection at plenary presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen.
On hand to witness the defection on the floor of the House was the national chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, accompanied by some members of the national working committee of the party.
However, the Minority Whip, Isa Ali JC, faulted the defection of the lawmakers on the basis that it was against constitutional provisions.
As of Thursday, no fewer than 30 members of opposition political parties have dumped their parties to join the APC.

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Power Shift in Kano: Ganduje Family Bows to Emir Sanusi as Nephew Gets Turbaned

In a dramatic political twist that may redefine Kano’s traditional power matrix, former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has thrown his weight behind Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, as the monarch turbaned Ganduje’s nephew, Alhaji Jamilu Sani Umar, as the new Village Head of Ganduje.
This development signals a major shift in political allegiance, coming from a family that once stood at the heart of Emir Sanusi’s 2020 dethronement.
The former village head, Alhaji Sani Ganduje — who was removed from office — had openly challenged the Kano Emirate over the legitimacy of his removal, deepening the rift between the Gandujes and Sanusi’s loyalists.
However, following the recent reinstatement of Emir Sanusi II by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, political equations in Kano have shifted rapidly.
In what many see as a move to realign with the prevailing tide, Dr. Ganduje reportedly convened a strategic meeting with his extended family and directed full support for the new appointment.

Rather than sending a delegate, the entire Ganduje family physically accompanied Jamilu to the Emir’s palace, a powerful public gesture of submission and allegiance to Sanusi’s throne.
Political analysts interpret this as Ganduje’s calculated pivot — recognizing Emir Sanusi’s regained influence and perhaps seeking to reposition himself within Kano’s changing political terrain.
The move also draws a clear contrast with the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, who enjoyed close ties with Ganduje during his administration but is now increasingly sidelined.
By endorsing the turbaning and realigning his family under Sanusi’s leadership, Ganduje appears to be reading the political handwriting on the wall — that Emir Sanusi’s return is not just ceremonial, but a restoration of deep-rooted traditional authority with growing political resonance.
As Kano continues to balance tradition and politics, the Ganduje family’s public allegiance to Emir Sanusi may be the clearest indication yet that the old guard is adapting to a new power order.

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Kano legislator, Masu dumps NNPP for APC

Kano legislator Masu dumps NNPP for APC

A member of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and a member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Sumaila Constituency, Hon. Zubairu Hamza Masu, has defected from the NNPP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
KANO FOCUS reports that Masu addressed his resignation letter to the Speaker, Ismail Falgore, and it was read during Monday’s plenary session.
However, Masu cited internal crises bedevilling the NNPP, including factional disputes and ongoing litigations, as his reasons for leaving the party.
He specifically emphasised the multiple claims of leadership within the party at both state and national levels, naming Dr Suleiman Hashim Dungurawa and Senator Mas’ud El-Jibrin Doguwa as those claiming control at the state level, while Dr Ahmed Ajuji and Dr Agbo Major were also asserting authority at the national level.
Masu’s resignation takes effect from 12 May 2025, and he pledged his full allegiance to the APC leadership at all levels.
