Kano Task Force Arrests Suspected Gang Sponsor in Port Harcourt
27-Year-Old Man Accused of Financing Violent Gang Clashes in Kano
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — The Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has arrested a suspected gang sponsor, Ishaq Lawan Ibrahim, popularly known as Malam Keya, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The 27-year-old was accused of financing violent gang clashes in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State.
According to the task force, Ibrahim allegedly financed and coordinated gang activities linked to violence that claimed lives and left residents in fear. He was reportedly tracked to Port Harcourt following intelligence-led investigations after security operations intensified in affected communities.
The task force said the operation was led by its Head of Operations, CSP Bashir Gwadabe. Chairman Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado confirmed that the suspect had been returned to Kano and would face possible prosecution after investigations are completed.
The task force urged residents, community leaders, parents and youths to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities and discouraging young people from joining criminal gangs.
