Police nab two suspects over Kano APC chairman’s 68-day ordeal

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of involvement in the kidnapping of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Rogo Local Government Area, Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka.

The suspects, identified as 25-year-old Shu’aibu Sulaiman, also known as Lemu, and Mansur Usman, were apprehended during an intelligence-driven investigation into the incident.

Fanka was abducted on September 1, 2026, but regained his freedom unharmed after spending 68 days in captivity.

The police spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna, announced the arrests in a statement on Monday, describing the operation as a major breakthrough against kidnapping and armed robbery in the state.

According to the statement, Sulaiman was arrested on October 18 at Kwanar Dangora in Kiru Local Government Area. He allegedly confessed to the crime and provided information that helped investigators track down other members of the gang.

Usman, who hails from Nassarawa Local Government Area, was described as the syndicate’s driver, allegedly responsible for transporting abducted victims between hideouts in Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara states.

Police recovered an AK-47 rifle and 18 rounds of live ammunition during the operation.

The command said both suspects remained in custody as investigations continued, adding that efforts were underway to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.

It added that the suspects would be charged in court after the investigation.