28/10/2023
THUGGERY: ABBA BURAKITA", ALONGSIDE 40 FOLLOWERS SURRENDER TO THE POLICE
As Kano State Police Command is committed to ending thuggery (Fadan Daba) in the State
*As more identified thugs are denouncing and saying no more thuggery life, Abba Burakita of Dorayi with his 40 followers has surrendered, submitted their weapons to the Police, repented and pledged to change for good; CP Gumel appreciates gesture and the good people of the State for their prayers, support, encouragement and cooperation*
You recall that Abba Burakita of Dorayi Karama Quarters and Hantar Daba of Kwanar Disu Quarters Kano are the two identified thugs leaders (Yan Daba) the Police Command placed bounty of five hundred thousand naira (N500,000:00) on each person’s head for being hesitant from answering Police invitation. The hangout event held at Sani Abacha In-door Stadium, Kofar Mata on 17th October 2023 has changed his mindset, perceptions and ultimately believes in the Police. The good news is that Burakita has finally surrendered himself to the Police Command. He was led by his family members and a renowned Police Special Constabulary Ado Runto requesting to be part of the amnesty program of the State Government as he is now ready to participate in the promotion of peace and sustainable development of the State. In furtherance, he came along with a total of forty (40) followers from his camp thugs whom he had strong influence during the supremacy fight (Fadan Yan Daba) regime that lasted for over ten (10) years.
2. The overall aim is to ensure the return of peace to Kano State; the indications of renewed hope for the State.
3. Meanwhile, Abba Burakita alongside the forty (40) submissive repentant thugs is currently under the custody of Kano State Police Command undergoing security profiling.
4. Finally, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc called on anyone with a complaint against Burakita to report at the Office of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU