Notorious armed robber arrested, one accomplice killed along Zaria-Kano highway
By: Zagazola Makama
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and killed one accomplice during a foiled robbery operation along the Zaria-Kano highway.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Aug. 31 at about 02:00hrs following credible intelligence on armed robbery activities in the area.
The team intercepted Abubakar Umar, 30, of Sabon Tsara, Kidandan Giwa Local Government Area, who sustained a gunshot wound on his right arm during the operation.
Upon interrogation, Umar reportedly confessed that he had conspired with Haruna Snn, also known as Maiduna, whose age is yet to be ascertained, and Sani Umar, who remains at large, to block the highway for robbery.
The suspects were attacked by unknown persons in a grey Sienna vehicle while committing the crime.
Haruna Snn was fatally injured in the attack and later certified dead at ABU Teaching Hospital, Shika. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, and investigations into the case have commenced.
