The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the violent attack on Nigerian rapper Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh.
The suspects, identified as 25-year-old Mathew Adewole and 31-year-old Mukhtar Muhammad, were apprehended at Na’ibawa Quarters, Kano, on September 11, 2025, after weeks of intelligence-led operations.
Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna disclosed that Adewole confessed to invading Lil Kesh’s Lagos residence at Bera Estate, Chevron, on August 19, 2025. The artist sustained a deep neck wound in what investigators described as an attempted murder.
According to police findings, Adewole compelled the rapper to transfer ₦2.12 million into Muhammad’s account before fleeing the scene.
“The Kano State Police Command has achieved a significant breakthrough in a recent case of armed robbery and attempted murder, thanks to its robust intelligence and community collaboration,” Haruna said.
He noted that the operation followed the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intensify intelligence-driven efforts against violent crime.
The suspects have been transferred to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.
Kano Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the operatives for their swift action and expressed appreciation to the public for their cooperation.
