Wanted armed robber, Burakita, killed – Kano police

The Police command in Kano State has confirmed the death of notorious armed robber, Abba Burakita, who is on the command’s wanted list.

The spokesperson of the command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, made this known while briefing newsmen on Monday.

Kiyawa added that the command has arrested 16 suspected armed robbers, three suspected kidnappers, seven suspected thieves, six suspected drug dealers, seven suspected fraudsters, six motorcycle thieves and 47 suspected thugs.

He further revealed that the command has successfully recovered one motor vehicle, one locally-made gun, five solar batteries, 41 sharp knives and cutlasses, 298 pieces of Exol tablets, 12 sachets of tramadol tablets, two sachets of diazepam tablets and six pieces of D5 hard drugs, 55 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, two Tricycles, 12 motorcycles, one sewing machine, 20 ATM cards, N241,000.00 suspected to be counterfeit currency and N21,700,000:00.

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He said, “Over the past three weeks, that is from 12th August to 2nd September 2024, the Police Command has recorded significant successes in various operations, resulting in the arrest of a total of 92 suspects, including the arrest of notorious kidnappers in Makarfi LGA Forest in Kaduna State, armed robbery suspects, motor vehicle thieves, drug dealers, the death of a wanted armed robbery thug named Abba Burakita that has been on the Command’s wanted list for cases of armed robbery and related offences, and recovery of dangerous weapons, intoxicating substances, and stolen items.

“These achievements demonstrate the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of our officers and men, who have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all inhabitants in the State.

“The Command has been working assiduously and has recorded positive results in addressing the menace of thuggery (Fadan Daba) and other related crimes.”