Vanguard (Lagos)

Nigeria: Police Parade Six Suspected Attackers of Ado Bayero

11 February 2013

Kano — THE Nigeria Police Command in Kano, Monday, said it has found a clue to the attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, by unknown gunmen on January 19, 2013.

To this effect, seven suspected Jihadists were arrested in connection with the said attack.

Speaking on the issue in Kano, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, said some of the arrested suspects include Adamu Sani, Malam Salisu Mohammed, Mubarak Isa, Surajo Salisu, Mohammed Auwal Hashim and Abdul Jalil Musa.

The police boss added that other suspects had been declared wanted by the Police and they include Malam Sharif Mohammed, Babangida Baba Salihu, Malam Ibrahim, Malam Adamu, Alhaji Ali, Habibu Gwamamja and Salmanu who he said is a known member of the dreaded Jihadist group, the Boko Haram.

The suspects are expected to be charged to court for homicide.

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