The Kano State Police Command has arrested two key suspects involved in a violent armed robbery and attempted murder incident that took place at Bera Estate, Chevron, Lagos State.
According to a statement released on Saturday by the Commandās spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the breakthrough came on September 11 when tactical operatives, acting on intelligence, apprehended the suspects at Na’ibawa Quarters in Kano.
The suspects, identified as Mathew Adewole, 25, of Naibawa Quarters, and Mukhtar Muhammad, 31, of Unguwa Uku Quarters, were allegedly involved in the brutal August 19 attack on a Lagos resident and popular singer Lil-Kesh in Lagos.
The Police spokesman said during the robbery, Adewole reportedly inflicted a severe neck wound on the victim and forced a transfer of N2,120,000 to Muhammadās account via mobile banking.
He noted that Adewole has since confessed to the crime, which was initially under investigation by the Lagos State Police Command.
“Following their arrest, both suspects have been handed over to Lagos authorities for further investigation and prosecution.
“The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, praised the operativesā swift action and emphasized the importance of public cooperation and intelligence-led policing.
“He reaffirmed the Commandās commitment to maintaining public safety through strategic partnerships and community policing initiatives, in line with directives from the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
“The Command will continue to work closely with other security agencies and stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of residents,” the statement added.
