The mother of an accused fugitive in Kano State took a proactive step by delivering her son to the state police command this Tuesday.
Earlier, the police had committed to a reward of N500,000 for the person who successfully located the wanted thug, identified as Hantar Daba.
SP Haruna Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer for the command, signed a statement on Tuesday, through which Commissioner of Police Mohammed Gumel disclosed this information to the media.
The statement read, ‘During the last hangout event held at Sani Abacha In-door Stadium, Kofar Mata on October 17, 2023, that ultimately changed their mindsets, all of them with the last one; Hantar Daba now bringing himself in the company of his mother and his topmost former rival now bosom friend, Abba Burakita of Dorayi leading him to the police command.’
‘You will recall that the top-three viz: Hantar Daba of Kwanar Disu, Nasiru Abdullahi aka Chile Maidoki of Layin Polewire Kurna and Abba Burakita of Dorayi Karama Quarters, Kano are youths identified for promoting thuggery of which the police command placed a bounty of N500,000 on each person’s head after being hesitant from responding to the police invitation within the time frame.’
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‘The good news is that the last person; Hantar Daba, who had been on the run, finally surrendered himself to the police command yesterday, November 27, 2023.’
‘He was led with joy and happiness by his mother and some family members requesting to be part of the amnesty programme of the state government.’
‘He further said that he is sorry for his past ugly life and he is now ready to participate in the promotion of peace and sustainable development of the state.’
The statement additionally cited him acknowledging his command over a group exceeding 100 followers from his faction, asserting significant sway over them.
During this period, Daba is under the custody of the state police command, where he is undergoing thorough profiling.
However, Gumel encouraged anyone having complaints against Daba to step forward and lodge them at the Bompai Police Headquarters Kano, specifically at the office of the Police Public Relations Officer.