The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 20-year-old men over an alleged plot to kidnap the village head of Bangare in Gezawa Local Government Area, following a threatening phone call to the traditional leader.
The suspects, identified as Aliyu Naziru Garba and Bashir Alhasan, were arrested after police operatives launched an intelligence-led operation in response to a report of criminal intimidation and an alleged attempted kidnapping.
The village head, Idris, reported the incident at the Gezawa Divisional Police Headquarters at about 1.30am on October 26, 2026, stating that he had received a threatening phone call from an unidentified person at about 9.33pm on October 24.
According to the police, the caller threatened to kidnap him, prompting an investigation that led to the arrest of the two suspects.
The command said the suspects had confessed to the alleged crime, adding that investigations were ongoing and they would be charged to court upon completion of the process.
Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commissioner of police in Kano State, commended officers of the Gezawa Division for their swift response and professional handling of the case.
Bakori reiterated the command’s commitment to combating criminal activities, including kidnapping, intimidation and conspiracy, across the state.
He said the operation was consistent with the policing vision of Olatunji Rilwan Disu, inspector-general of police, which prioritises intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, professionalism and proactive crime prevention.
The command urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station.
It provided the following emergency contact numbers for members of the public to report security concerns: 08032419754, 08123821575 and 09029292926.
The police said the arrests formed part of its ongoing efforts to prevent crime and strengthen security across communities in Kano State.