The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men over their alleged involvement in a case of armed robbery and attempted murder that took place in Lagos.
Spokesman of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday.
He said the suspects — Mathew Adewole, 25, of Na’ibawa Quarters, Kano, and Mukhtar Muhammad, 31, of Unguwa Uku Quarters, Kano — were arrested on September 11, 2025, following intelligence-led operations at Na’ibawa Quarters.
During interrogation, Adewole reportedly confessed to attacking one Lil-Kesh, a resident of Bera Estate, Chevron, Lagos, on August 19. The victim sustained a deep cut on the neck during the attack.
The suspect was also said to have forced the victim to transfer N2.12 million to the account of his alleged accomplice, Mukhtar Muhammad.
Haruna explained that the operation was carried out in line with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, aimed at strengthening intelligence gathering and community policing across the country.
He added that the two suspects have since been handed over to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police in Kano, Ibrahim Bakori, commended the operatives for their professionalism and thanked residents for their support.
He assured that the command would sustain its partnership with communities to curb criminal activities.