Vigilante members in Kano have successfully apprehended two young men suspected of phone snatching in the Guringawa area of Kumbotso Local Government. The suspects, identified as Dini Auwal and Naziru Abubakar, were arrested on Tuesday following allegations that they threatened a married woman with knives and forcibly took her phone while she was returning home.
According to the victim who spoke to reporters, the suspects confronted her on her way home and brandished weapons that appeared to be knives. "They came to me on my way home and showed me some weapons, they looked like knives. I quickly handed over the phone. I prefer my life to the phone," she narrated.
Ongoing Surveillance Operation
The arrest follows multiple complaints from residents who reported being terrorized by the duo in recent weeks. Ado Saleh Guringawa, speaking on behalf of the local vigilante commander, confirmed that the suspects had been under surveillance for some time.
"We had to deploy our men to keep a lookout because they have been terrorising people along Sheka to Guringawa," he explained. "Fortunately for us, they decided to rob this lady while our men were around."
Saleh further revealed that the vigilantes recovered not only the recently stolen phone but also other items believed to have been taken from previous victims. He assured the public that the suspects would be handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
"We also recovered the phone they took from her, and others believed to have been stolen as well," he said. "They will be handed over to the police to face the law."
Rising Concerns Over Phone Snatching
This incident highlights the growing concerns over phone snatching in urban areas of Kano State. Local residents have expressed relief at the arrest, hoping it will reduce the frequency of such crimes in the neighborhood.
The collaboration between vigilante groups and law enforcement agencies continues to play a crucial role in maintaining security in various communities across the state.
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