The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspected thugs who were seen brandishing dangerous weapons in viral social media videos.
Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. He identified the suspects as Mohammed Isma’il, popularly known as “Linga,” and his accomplice, Sani Abdulsalam, also called “Guchi.”
According to the police, the suspects were apprehended in Dala Quarters during an intelligence-led operation after videos of them mobilizing youths and inciting violence surfaced online.
“During the arrest, a sword and two clubs were recovered from the suspects,” Kiyawa said. “These individuals have been posting videos of themselves on TikTok and Facebook wielding dangerous weapons and threatening peace in the community.”
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who ordered the operation, warned that the command would not tolerate the use of social media to promote violence or criminal activity.
“Anyone found posting videos of themselves with weapons or engaging in acts of thuggery will be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” the commissioner stated.
The command further urged parents and guardians to caution their children against crime and reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property.
Police authorities also commended residents of Kano for providing information that aided the arrests, encouraging continued collaboration.
“We appreciate the cooperation of the public in providing credible information. Citizens should continue to report suspicious activities through our emergency numbers,” the statement added.
The arrest is the latest in a series of police crackdowns on violent gangs in Kano, where authorities say social media platforms are increasingly being used to glamorize thuggery and intimidate residents.
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