The Kano state Police Command has arrested one Abubakar Mohammed Sadiq a suspected escapee of Kuje prison break in the state
In a statement on Friday by the spokesman of the command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, the suspect was arrested at Rangaza Quarters, Ungogo Local Government area of Kano State.
The statement stated that Mr Sadiq, a 25-year old of Badarawa Quarters, Kaduna North local Government area of Kaduna State, was arrested on September 23 at about 6:00pm, based on credible information and sustained intelligence gathering.
He was nabbed by a team of Operation Restore Peace, attached to the command’s Criminal Investigation Department, CID.
He disclosed that the state Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Lawan, directed that the suspected escapee be handed over to the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kano State Command.
“In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Alkali Baba Usman, PSC, NPM, FDC on Community-based Policing and Intelligence-led Policing, Kano State Police Command under the leadership of CP Abubakar Lawal, fdc rejigs its intelligence gathering strategy and Community Policing engagements.
” The Commissioner of Police appreciates the good people of Kano State for their continuous support, encouragement and cooperation. He urged residents to continue to pray for the State, and the Nation and report incidents to the nearest Police Station and not take laws into their hands. Raids of criminal hideouts and black spots will continue throughout the State as the Command will sustain the tempo in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere in Kano State,” he said.
It notes that “In case of emergencies, the command can be contacted via;
08032419754, 08123821575.
Or through the “NPF Rescue Me Application” available on the Play Store,”
Abdullahi Jalaluddeen, Kano