The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the attack on the popular mobile phone market at Farm Centre in Kano metropolis on Monday.
PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna.
“On April 27, 2026, at about 13:20 hours, a distress call was received indicating that suspected ‘Yan Daba’ thugs had mobilised for a clash. Upon receipt, patrol teams were immediately deployed to the scene.
“On arrival, officers observed a violent clash between suspected thugs. In the process, an ambulance was vandalised, while attempts were made to attack other locations.
“The thugs were promptly confronted by the police. However, they later regrouped and attacked police officers with dangerous weapons and stones. The attack was professionally repelled by the operatives. The hoodlums then fled to Farm Centre Market, where they attempted to break into shops and loot property.”
According to the statement, reinforcements were swiftly mobilised to the scene, where the thugs were further dispersed, and six suspects were arrested.
“Calm and normalcy have since been restored to the affected areas,” the statement said.
The commissioner advised parents and guardians to caution their wards against fomenting trouble in Kano, noting that anyone found engaging in such acts would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, sternly warns that the command will not tolerate any form of thuggery, ‘Yan Daba’ activities, or disturbance of public peace in Kano State.
“Parents and guardians are advised to caution their wards, as anyone found fomenting trouble will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly,” the statement said.
“The CP commends the gallantry, restraint, and professionalism of officers of the Farm Centre Division and the reinforcement teams for their swift response, which prevented further breakdown of law and order and loss of property.”
He added that investigations into the incident are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and identify the sponsors of the clash.
Recall that some youths, suspected to be thugs, on Monday launched an attack on the popular mobile phone market at Farm Centre in Kano metropolis, causing panic among traders and customers.
The hoodlums were said to have stormed the market in broad daylight, assaulting people and wielding dangerous weapons to intimidate victims.
