Police arrest two associates of wanted notorious terrorist, wife in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a wife alongside two associates of a wanted Chadian terrorist named Ahmad Adam Abba.

The notorious terrorist was the alleged mastermind behind the killing of 17 people in Chad who also attempted to establish a terror base in the state.

SolaceBase reports that the Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo Garba, speaking at a news conference on Friday at the Bompai Police Headquarters, said while Abba managed to escape from Nigeria, his wife and two associates—another Chadian named Jibrin Mohammed (42) and a Nigerian accomplice—were captured in a decisive police operation.

He said the arrests followed the January 24 security alert issued by the command where it urged the public to report suspicious activities after intelligence reports indicated the presence of suspected terrorists in the state.

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Acting on these reports, the police said it successfully recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) while also intensifying intelligence-gathering operations.

CP Garba emphasised the importance of collaboration between the police, intelligence agencies, and the public, assuring residents of the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in Kano.

“Patrols have been intensified, and surveillance measures enhanced in key areas. We will continue conducting awareness programmes to educate the public on the importance of reporting suspicious activities,” he said.

Garba said the command also recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), preventing what could have been a deadly attack

The commissioner further expressed appreciation for the support of the Kano State Government and residents, urging them to remain vigilant and proactive in providing valuable information to the police.

 He urged the public to continue cooperating with security agencies, stressing that intelligence-sharing is crucial in preventing security threats.