The Kano State Police Command has arrested Auwalu Ali, popularly known as Auwalu Dan Baba, following a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in the Dorayi area of Kano metropolis.
Police Public Relations Officer CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said the 26-year-old suspect was taken into custody on January 31, 2026, by officers from the Dorayi Police Division. Auwalu is alleged to have a history of organising thuggery groups to attack and rob residents in the state.
The police also reported another incident in Sharada Quarters, where a suspected armed robber was reportedly beaten to death by an angry mob after an attack left a woman critically injured. The victim was rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, where a police officer donated blood, reportedly saving her life.
Commissioner of Police CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori commended the officers for their professionalism and dedication, particularly highlighting the lifesaving blood donation. He also thanked residents for their continued cooperation with security agencies.
Authorities urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to nearby police stations to prevent further criminal incidents.
