Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Sarkin Noman Kano in Garun Mallam

The Kano State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt in Garun Mallam Town, Garun Mallam Local Government Area of the state, rescuing the Sarkin Noman Kano, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, who was abducted during the attack.

In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Sunday, the command said the incident occurred at about 11:30pm on August 29, 2026, when suspected bandits invaded the town and began shooting sporadically into the air.

The statement said the attackers abducted Nadabo during the incident and shot three residents of the town, identified as Yusif Nasiru, 20; Salisu Garba, 20; and Ibrahim Hassan, 20.

“Upon receipt of the report, a team of policemen comprising tactical teams and patrol teams from the Command, as well as reinforcement from neighbouring Divisions, were immediately mobilized to the scene,” the statement said.

The police said its operatives, working with members of the community, pursued the attackers, forcing them to abandon the abducted traditional titleholder and flee the area.

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“Consequently, the bandits abandoned the kidnapped victim and fled the scene. Alhaji Yusif Nadabo was rescued unhurt,” the statement added.

The command said the three injured residents and the rescued Nadabo were immediately taken to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for medical attention.

It also disclosed that additional security measures had been deployed in the area to prevent a further breach of peace.

“The Command has emplaced confidence-building patrols in and around Garun Mallam Town to forestall any further breach of peace, while a manhunt has been launched to arrest the fleeing perpetrators,” the statement said.

The police added that investigation into the incident was ongoing and that further developments would be communicated to the public.

Commenting on the operation, the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the officers involved for their prompt response and praised residents and local security groups for their support.

The commissioner “commends the prompt response of the Police teams” and appreciated “the residents of Garun Mallam and neighboring areas, members of Vigilante and Neighborhood Watch Corps for their vigilance, bravery and cooperation, which greatly assisted the Police in the rescue operation.”

Bakori also urged residents to remain calm and continue providing information that could assist investigators in arresting the fleeing suspects.

“The CP further urges residents to remain calm and continue to provide credible information that will aid in the arrest of the culprits,” the statement said.

The Kano State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.