Kaduna police: We’ve arrested notorious street gangster in Zaria

The police command in Kaduna says it has arrested Yusuf Abdullahi, a “notorious” and wanted street gangster in Danmagaji area, Zaria LGA of the state.

Mansir Hassan, spokesperson of the police command, said the suspect was arrested on Monday during a routine patrol in Danmagaji.

Hassan said Abdullahi, a 22-year-old, is notorious for snatching phones and robbing people of their valuables.

“Detectives on routine patrol on Monday at about 1430 hours arrested the suspect, one Yusuf Abdullahi, 22, popularly known as Malam Y’M’ who hails from Kofan Kibo in Zaria LGA,” NAN quoted the spokesperson as saying.

“The suspect is a notorious phone snatcher also known for taking people’s valuables forcefully on the streets.

“He has been on the police wanted list. The suspect was caught in possession of dangerous weapons.”

Hassan said an investigation is underway and that the suspect would be charged to court after the probe has been completed.