The Kano State Police Command has received one Abba Burakita, leader of a thug camp in the state and 40 of his followers, who surrendered themselves and their weapons to the Police in Kano.
This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relation Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Thursday.
The statement reads in part: “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.”
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“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.”
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Meanwhile, CP Gumel called on anyone with a complaint against Abba Burakita to report at the office of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) domiciled at the office of Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) at Bompai Police Headquarters, Kano.
Gumel, appreciating the friendship gesture by the good people of the state, also thanked everyone for their prayers, understanding, continuous support, encouragement and cooperation.
He advised residents to complement the efforts of the police by coming out with useful information that could aid the command in apprehending criminal elements in the state.