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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.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Political allies and loyalists of former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Arc Aminu Dabo, have begun resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State following his withdrawal from the ruling party.
KANO FOCUS reports that the supporters, operating under the political group Dabo Alheri Ne, reportedly include members across Kano State’s 44 local government areas.
Barely two days after Dabo announced his resignation from the APC, a prominent stakeholder of the group, Garba Zakiru Dambatta, said members had welcomed the decision and were showing solidarity by submitting their resignation letters to their respective ward party chairmen.
Dambatta, a former APC chairman in Dambatta Local Government Area, said the group’s members were disappointed with what they described as the prolonged marginalisation of Mr Dabo and his supporters within the party.
According to him, despite Mr Dabo’s contributions to the APC and efforts to strengthen the party and manage disagreements among its members, some key stakeholders had continued to sideline him and his loyalists in party activities.
Dambatta reaffirmed the group’s commitment to standing by Mr Dabo’s political decisions and supporting his future political journey.
He also urged the former NPA managing director not to succumb to political pressure or reverse his decision to leave the party.
“This step you have taken, we have the conviction that it is the beginning of a new chapter of goodness in your life,” Dambatta said.
Among the prominent members of the group identified as supporting Mr Dabo’s decision are Abba Rabee’u, a former Senior Special Assistant on Political Awareness; Almustapha Jilani Danmalam, a former Senior Special Assistant on Education; Jamilu Abdullahi Zangon-Mata, a former Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneurship; and Fahd A. Dabo, a former Special Assistant on Youth Mobilisation.
The individuals reportedly served during the second term of former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The group also said several other party loyalists and supporters were backing Dabo following his resignation.
However, the statement did not provide the number of members who had formally resigned from the APC or indicate whether the party leadership had responded to the development.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Five players of Kano Pillars Amputee Football Club have been invited to the national camp of Nigeria’s Special Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.
KANO FOCUS reports that invited players are Isah Yusuf, Abba Musa, Habu Friday, Emanuel Betel and Usman Ahmed. They are currently in Abuja with the national team as preparations intensify for the global tournament.
The Team Manager of Kano Pillars Amputee Football Team, Jamilu Uba Adamu, disclosed this in an interview with Ashiru Rabiu Gidan Tudu, Information Officer of the Kano State Sports Commission.
Adamu described the invitation as recognition of the players’ dedication, discipline and outstanding performances.
He expressed confidence that the players would represent Kano State and Nigeria with honour at the championship.
According to him, the call-up also demonstrates Kano Pillars’ commitment to nurturing talented amputee footballers and contributing to the development of the sport in Nigeria.
The 2026 Amputee Football World Cup is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 22 in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. A total of 24 countries, including seven African nations, are expected to participate.
The Executive Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Muhammad Tukur Babangida, congratulated the five players on their invitation, describing it as well deserved.
Babangida expressed confidence that they would justify the confidence reposed in them by the national team selectors.
He assured the players of the commission’s continued support and urged them to remain focused, disciplined and committed to making Kano State and Nigeria proud on the international stage.
Ibrahim Khalil
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Aminu Dabo, has resigned as the party’s caucus chairman in Dambatta Local Government Area and withdrawn his membership of the ruling party.
KANO FOCUS reports that Dabo, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), announced his resignation in a letter dated October 7, 2026, addressed to the APC chairman of Dambatta Gabas Ward.
In the letter, personally signed by him, Dabo said he took the decision after careful consideration of personal reasons and his future endeavours.
He confirmed his resignation during a telephone conversation from Abuja on Wednesday, saying he had formally submitted the letter to the appropriate party officials in Dambatta for necessary action.
“I remain grateful for the cordial relationship I enjoyed and appreciative of the experience gained during my time of service,” he said.
The former NPA managing director also thanked the party’s leadership for the opportunity and confidence reposed in him to contribute to its development and progress during his membership.
“I sincerely appreciate the support and opportunity I have received from the party leadership,” he added.
A statement issued by Abdullahi Othman, Media and Publicity Aide to Dabo Dabo, said the former NPA MD did not disclose further details about his reasons for leaving the APC in the resignation letter.
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