- TikTok, Facebook Videos Lead to Arrest of Kano Thugs ‘Linga’ and ‘Guchi’
- Kiyawa explained that the suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation in Dala Quarters
- A sword and two clubs were recovered from the suspects
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious thug, Mohammed Isma’il, popularly known as Linga, along with his accomplice, Sani Abdulsalam, also called Guchi, for brandishing dangerous weapons in viral social media videos.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday.
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He explained that the suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation in Dala Quarters, where they had allegedly been mobilising youths and inciting violence.
“During the arrest, a sword and two clubs were recovered from the suspects. These individuals have been encouraging youths in their areas and posting videos of themselves on TikTok and Facebook wielding dangerous weapons and threatening peace in the community,” the statement read.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who ordered the operation, warned that the command would not tolerate the use of social media to promote violence.
“Anyone found posting videos of themselves with weapons or engaging in acts of thuggery will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” he stated.
The police also urged parents and guardians to caution their children against criminal activities, while appreciating residents for providing credible information that led to the arrest.
“We appreciate the cooperation of the public in sharing reliable intelligence and encourage citizens to continue reporting suspicious activities through our emergency numbers,” the statement added.
