Police announce two arrests over Kano APC chairman’s abduction
The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction of Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, the All Progressives Congress chairman in Rogo Local Government Area.
In a November 9 statement reported by Punch, police spokesperson Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said Fanka had been rescued unhurt after what police described as 68 days in captivity. The command said he was abducted on September 1, 2026.
Police identified the suspects as Shu’aibu Sulaiman, 25, also known as Lemu, and Mansur Usman.
According to the command, Sulaiman was arrested on October 18 at Kwanar Dangora in Kiru Local Government Area. Police said information obtained during the investigation helped advance the case.
The command alleged that Usman transported kidnapped victims between hideouts in Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara states. Police also reported recovering an AK-47 rifle and 18 rounds of ammunition during the operation.
Police said both suspects were in custody when the statement was issued. Investigations were continuing, with officers seeking other suspected members of the group. The command said the suspects would be charged after investigations were completed.
The allegations against the suspects have not been established by a court. The reviewed reports did not include their responses.
Fanka was reportedly abducted from his residence in Beli community. Following his release, he recounted being moved through several locations in Kaduna and Zamfara states.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf commended the officers involved and directed the state Commissioner for Health to arrange medical attention and psychosocial rehabilitation for Fanka at government expense.
The reviewed reports did not establish the precise date or location of the rescue, or whether any ransom was paid.
