Four suspected armed robbers have been confirmed dead following an encounter with the Police along Kano-Zaria road.
Addressing a news conference, the state Police Commissioner, Aderinle Shinaba, said that the robbers were in the process of wrecking havoc while people were celebrating Christmas.
The robbers were operating at Kwanar Dan-Gora, some 30 Kilometers away from Kano, while people were celebrating Christmas.
Police said that the suspected robbers opened fire on sighting the Police van which resulted to their death as the Police responded with superior firepower.
The Police Commissioner in Kano said that several others ran away as three pistols, rounds of ammunition as well charms and amulet were recovered from the robbers.
Residents have been asked to continue with their celebrations of Christmas and New Year as Police is on top of any situation that may arise.
The Police have also called on resident to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individual or object to the nearest police station or check point.
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