The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two prime suspects linked to the brutal assault on Nigerian rapper, Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh.
The suspects, identified as Mathew Adewole (25) and Mukhtar Muhammad (31), were tracked and apprehended at Na’ibawa Quarters, Kano, on September 11, 2025, following weeks of intelligence-led operations.
Investigations revealed that during the assault, Adewole forced Lil Kesh to transfer ₦2.12 million from his bank account into Muhammad’s account before fleeing the scene.
He added that the arrest was in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to strengthen intelligence operations and restrict violent crime.
Meanwhile, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised the operatives for their swift response and thanked the public for their cooperation.