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  • Police crackdown on criminals in Kano, arrest 94 suspects

    Police crackdown on criminals in Kano, arrest 94 suspects

    The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of 94 suspects linked to various crimes, including suspected armed robbery, kidnapping, human trafficking, and drugs in different parts of the state.

    The state commissioner of police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this on Monday while briefing the media on the achievements of the command.

    Bakori also said that several exhibits including firearms, ammunition, motor vehicles, motorcycles, and illicit drugs were recovered from the suspects.

    “We arrested eight armed robbery suspects, eight suspected kidnappers, three human trafficking suspects, 14 suspected drug dealers and 61 suspected thugs (Yan-Daba)

    ”The command also successfully rescued one victim of human trafficking,” he said.

    The commissioner attributed the feat to community-centered approach adopted by the command, adding that it entails combining robust community engagement with tactical policing strategies.

    He added that the success demonstrate the effectiveness of community-centered policing and the command’s commitment to tackling crime in the state.

  • Kano Assembly inaugurates two new members

    Kano Assembly inaugurates two new members

    The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday swore-in two lawmakers, who emerged winners in the Aug. 16 by-election.

    They are:  Ya’u Gwarmai (APC – Ghari /Tsanyawa Constituency, and Ali Alhassan Kiyawa, (NNPP – Shanono/ Bagwai Constituency).

    The Speaker, Alhaji Ismail Falgore, who presided over the plenary, congratulated them on their victory at the polls.

    Speaking shortly after the oath-taking, Kiyawa expressed delight over his re-election and commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and stakeholders for ensuring a smooth and peaceful process.

    He thanked God for his victory and pledged to provide quality representation to his constituents and the state.

    “I want to assure you of my readiness to provide effective and sound representation to the people of my constituency and the state at large,” he said.

  • INEC issues Certificates of Return to Kano by-election winners

    INEC issues Certificates of Return to Kano by-election winners

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to members-elect of the Kano State House of Assembly in the Aug. 16 by-elections.

    The certificates were presented on Friday at the INEC headquarters in Kano by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Abdu Zango.

    The recipients are Mr Garba Ya’u Gwarmai of the APC, elected to represent Ghari/Tsanyawa Constituency and Mr Ali Hassan Shanono of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), elected to represent Shanono/Bagwai Constituency .

    In their separate remarks, the members-elect thanked INEC for conducting credible elections.

    They also commended the electorate for giving them the mandate to serve, pledging to focus on healthcare, education, security and provision of potable water.

  • BREAKING: APC, NNPP share ‘spoils’ of Kano by-elections

    BREAKING: APC, NNPP share ‘spoils’ of Kano by-elections

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have shared the spoils of the by-elections conducted in Kano State on Saturday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the by-elections for the Ghari/Tsanyawa and Shanono/Bagwai constituencies.

    While Garba Ya’u Gwarmai of the APC won the Ghari/Tsanyawa constituency, NEC announced Ali Lawal Alhassan of the NNPP won Shanono/Bagwai constituency.

    The results of the by-elections showed that NNPP received a total of 16,198 votes and APC received 5,347 votes in Shanono/Bagwai. However, in Ghari/Tsanyawa, APC received a total of 31,472 votes, while NNPP got 27,931 votes.

  • NNPP reacts over conduct of by-elections in Kano

    NNPP reacts over conduct of by-elections in Kano

    The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has commended INEC and security agencies for ensuring credible by-elections in Shanono/Bagwai and Ghari constituencies, Kano State.

    NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, on Saturday in Abuja also praised Kano residents for allowing a transparent voting exercise during the by-elections.

    He, however, condemned the call for cancellation of the two elections.

    Johnson described the cancellation call, allegedly over violence, credited to All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesman Felix Morka, as frivolous and devoid of facts and reality.

    He maintained that Morka’s position did not reflect actual events, stressing that the NNPP candidate won overwhelmingly, as duly declared by INEC.

    Johnson stated that the two constituency elections were free, fair, credible and peaceful, adding that as NNPP strongholds, the results could not have been otherwise.

    “We must state unequivocally that there were no widespread irregularities during the election, contrary to the misleading narrative being peddled by the APC,” Johnson declared.

    He added that Kano remained the NNPP stronghold, making it inconceivable that the APC could have won, as electoral history and outcomes in recent times proved otherwise.

    “The results have now been validated by the INEC commissioner, who adjudged them free, fair, credible, and validly won by NNPP candidates,” Johnson emphasised.

    He commended Kano people for resisting nefarious activities during the elections.

    “The NNPP salutes the patriotism of INEC officials and security agencies for demonstrating professionalism and courage throughout the exercise,” Johnson said.

    He added that both INEC and the Police in Kano attested to the credibility of the by-election, which went smoothly without violence.

    “NNPP therefore urges Nigerians and the international community to disregard any claim of violence in today’s by-election in Kano State,” Johnson said.

  • FRSC confirms 12 dead, 5 injured in Kano lone accident

    FRSC confirms 12 dead, 5 injured in Kano lone accident

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 12 persons and five others injured in a lone accident that occurred in Kano State.

    FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Muhammed Bature said that the accident occurred at about 2.40a.m on Friday at Samawa Village in Garun Malam Local Government Area, on Zaria–Kano highway.

    Bature in a statement in Kano said the accident involved a DAF CF95 trailer, with registration number KMC 931 ZE loaded with goods.

    He said that the incident involved 19 persons, with 12 persons died, five others sustained varying degrees of injuries and two unhurt.

    The sector commander explained that the accident occurred when the trailer lost control and crashed because its cab detached from its body due to a mechanical failure in the trailer’s cab hook.

    “The deceased victims were evacuated and deposited at Nassarawa Hospital, while the injured were taken to Kura General Hospital for medical attention,” he said.

    The sector commander cautioned drivers against speeding, dangerous driving, and other unwholesome practices that might endanger lives and property.

  • INEC assures credible Kano by-elections

    INEC assures credible Kano by-elections

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State says it is fully prepared to conduct peaceful, credible, and transparent by-elections in parts of the state on Saturday, Aug. 16.

    The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Amb. Abdu Zango, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano on Thursday.

    Zango said the State Assembly by-elections would take place in Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari (Kunchi)/Tsanyawa Local Government Areas.

    He said non-sensitive materials were dispatched to the local governments three weeks ago, sorted according to registration areas and polling units, while sensitive materials had arrived for onward distribution.

    “We are starting the election at 8:30 a.m. prompt, in line with standard directives, and all arrangements have been completed,” he said.

    He added that all 1,400 ad hoc staff had been trained, deployed, and were already at their respective locations to ensure the smooth conduct of the exercise.

    The REC explained that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices had been configured, tested, and charged, noting that only voters with valid Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) would be allowed to vote.

    On security, Zango said the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) had assured the commission of adequate personnel and resources to guarantee safety before, during, and after the polls.

    He said stop-and-search operations and other security measures had already commenced in the affected areas.

    “We have zero tolerance for lack of transparency or partisanship. INEC remains neutral. The only political party we recognise is the citizens, and whoever they choose will be declared winner,” he said.

    Zango said the Ghari election was a court-ordered rerun in 10 polling units, with 5,200 registered voters, contested by the APC and NNPP.

    He added that about 75,000 registered voters would participate in the Bagwai election, which has candidates from 11 political parties.

    The REC said political parties and candidates had signed a peace accord to conduct themselves responsibly and avoid violence.

    He said polling unit results would be announced at the respective units before being taken to the Registration Area Centres (RAC) for collation and declaration.

    He added that the Ghari supplementary poll collation would take place at INEC headquarters.

    Zango urged voters to come out en masse to exercise their franchise without fear, assuring them of safety and the integrity of the process.

  • Kano Assembly slams suspension on Rano LG chairman

    Kano Assembly slams suspension on Rano LG chairman

    Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday suspended the Chairman of Rano Local Government Council, Alhaji Naziru Ya’u, for three months over alleged misconduct.

    The suspension followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Public Petition during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Falgore.

    Presenting the report, the Committee Chairman and Majority Leader of the House, Alhaji Lawan Hussaini (Dala-NNPP) said the investigation was prompted by a petition signed by nine of the 10 councillors in the council.

    He said the petition accused the chairman of financial recklessness, sale of shops, and diversion of fertilizer meant for the local government, among other allegations.

    “Ya’u confessed to increasing the price of fertiliser by N2,000 per bag during the last sales exercise, in violation of the state government’s directive that the commodity be sold at N20,000.

    “He reportedly claimed the increment was for “logistics support,” Hussaini explained.

    According to him, the committee’s findings indicated a serious misunderstanding within the Rano council, and a lack of synergy between the chairman and councillors.

    Hussaini added that the chairman diverted a feeder road project from Kwanar Juma-Gada to another ward without approval from the state Ministry of Local Government or the council.

    The House leader said although the chairman denied the allegations, the committee recommended the suspension in line with Section 128 of the Constitution and Section 55 (1–6) of the Kano State Local Government Law, 2006.

    The committee also recommended the immediate submission of Rano LGA’s 2025 financial statement and the appointment of the Vice Chairman to serve in an acting capacity during the suspension.

    After deliberations, members unanimously adopted the recommendations, effectively suspending the chairman and placing the council under temporary oversight.

  • Police warn underage against riding Keke Napep

    Police warn underage against riding Keke Napep

    The police command in Kano State has warned underage against riding tricycles, popularly known as “Keke Napep” or “Adaidaita Sahu,” within the Kano metropolis.

    This is contained in a statement by the command Spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa in Kano on Monday.

    Kiyawa said the warning became necessary because 16 serious road accidents that had so far been reported in August 2025, resulting in injuries and property damage, were caused by underage drivers.

    He said, henceforth, an underage driver, would be arrested and prosecuted.

    Kiyawa called on parents and guardians to refrain from allowing their underage children to operate tricycles, as this would attract severe penalties under the law for both the rider and the tricycle owner.

    He explained that the command had set up an enforcement team to ensure compliance with traffic rules and regulations.

    “Residents are encouraged to report incidents of underage tricycle riding, reckless driving, or other traffic violations to the nearest police station or through emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, and 09029292926,” he said.

  • Suspected notorious drug dealer nabbed in Kano

    Suspected notorious drug dealer nabbed in Kano

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Strategic Command, says it has arrested a suspected notorious drug dealer, Faisal Yusuf-Umar, 23, in Fagge Local Government Area of the state.

    The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement issued in Kano on Sunday.

    He said the suspect was apprehended following a surveillance operation initiated based on community complaints regarding his illicit activities.

    “On July 18, NDLEA operatives attached to the Fagge Area Command carried out a strategic operation at the suspect’s residence in Dandali, Fagge Local Government Area.

    “A significant quantity of controlled substance was recovered, including 40 bottles (4kg) of Benylin with Codeine and cash amounting to N204,000:00,” he said.

    Muhammad-Maigatari, quoted the State Strategic Commander, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, as saying that the suspect’s arrest underscored the NDLEA’s unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking and abuse in the state.
    “The operation is part of the agency’s broader strategy to dismantle the networks of drug dealers operating in the state, who pose a serious threat to the health and safety of our communities”

    He emphasised that the fight against drug-related crimes was a collective responsibility.

    “We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Kano remains a safe and drug-free environment,” he assured.

    Muhammad-Maigatari urged residents and communities to report suspicious activities to the agency to assist in the ongoing efforts to eradicate drug abuse and trafficking.