Kano Police Neutralize Notorious Robbery Gang Leader, 2 Personnel Sustain Injuries
A daring daylight confrontation between police officers and a notorious robbery syndicate ended fatally for the gang leader, Halifa Baba-Beru, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the Gwammaja area of Dala Local Government Area, Kano State.
According to the Kano State Police Command, Baba-Beru, who had long been on the police watchlist for orchestrating a series of violent robberies, led a gang that attacked innocent residents with dangerous weapons before police responded to a distress call around 1:00 pm.
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The operation quickly escalated into a fierce exchange as the armed gang opened fire on the responding officers. Two policemen, Corporal Abdullahi Ibrahim and Sergeant Yahaya Saidu, sustained injuries in the gunfight, while Baba-Beru was critically wounded. All were rushed to the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, where the suspect was confirmed dead during treatment. The injured officers were treated and later discharged.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who confirmed the development in a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, noted that investigations are underway and efforts are being intensified to apprehend fleeing members of the gang.
“The Command commends the bravery and swift response of the officers involved. We assure the public that we remain resolute in our commitment to rid Kano of violent criminals,” the statement read.
CP Bakori further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, stressing that community support is vital in combating crime.
The death of Halifa Baba-Beru marks a significant win for the police in the fight against criminality in the state, but authorities say the hunt continues for his accomplices to ensure the safety and peace of Kano residents.
By PRNigeria
