Wanted thug ‘Ta’ambo’ arrested in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected thug, Umar Usman, popularly known as Ta’ambo, over alleged thuggery, phone snatching and attacks on security personnel in Rimin Kebe and its environs.

Usman was arrested on November 5 by operatives of Zango Police Division following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering.

The police said he allegedly terrorised residents of Rimin Kebe, Ramin Research Area and Galula Hospital neighbourhood.

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The suspect is in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest his alleged accomplices and recover stolen items and weapons. He will be charged to court after investigation.