Police Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader, Abu Dankano

A notorious armed bandit and alleged kidnap kingpin, Abubakar Umar, commonly referred to as Abu Dankano, has been arrested by the Katsina State command of the Nigeria Police Force.

Renowned Security Expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed in a publication on Sunday that the arrest took place on March 29, 2025, following a report from the family of 25-year-old Badamasi Isiyaka, who had been kidnapped on March 1.

According to him, sources disclosed that just two days post-abduction, the kidnappers reached out to the victim’s family, demanding a ransom of thirty million Naira for his release.

In response, police detectives initiated a tactical operation that resulted in the capture of 26-year-old Umar, who resides in the crime-ridden Shimfida Forest in Jibia LGA.

During questioning, Umar admitted to planning the kidnapping and revealed connections with several notorious bandit leaders, including Bello Turji, Dankarami, Na-Mardiyya, and Black.

The victim was successfully rescued without injury, and law enforcement officials report that efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend other members of the gang involved in the crime.