Breaking News: Kano Police Nab 19-Year-Old Gang Leader and Members
he Kano State Police Command has arraigned a 19-year-old female gang leader, Shamsiyya Adamu, along with four accomplices, for their involvement in a series of mobile phone thefts and related crimes in the region.
Details of the Case:
- Principal Suspect: Shamsiyya Adamu, a resident of Brigade Quarters, Kano, was apprehended on December 21, 2024, following numerous reports of mobile phone thefts in the Unguwa Uku area.
- Modus Operandi: The syndicate specialized in deceiving housewives to steal their mobile phones and subsequently accessing the victims’ bank accounts to siphon funds.
- Accomplices Arrested:
- Idris Yusuf (23): A tricycle operator who facilitated the gang’s movements during their operations.
- Al’asan Dahiru (24): Responsible for disposing of the stolen items.
- Abdulmajid Haruna (27): A buyer of the stolen goods; six mobile phones were recovered from him.
- Salim Auwalu (21): Specialized in hacking into victims’ bank accounts to withdraw funds.
- Recovered Items: Six mobile phones have been retrieved, with ongoing efforts to recover more stolen property.
- Victim Reports: To date, thirty individuals, including 29 females and one male, have lodged complaints against Shamsiyya and her gang.
The arrest and arraignment of this syndicate underscore the commitment of the Kano State Police Command to combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents.