Scandal Rocks Kano Traditional Institution: Son Of Late Emir Ado Bayero Named In N70 Million Land Fraud;

Scandal Rocks Kano Traditional Institution: Son Of Late Emir Ado Bayero Named In N70 Million Land Fraud;

Traditional Institution: Son Of Late Emir Ado Bayero Named In N70 Million Land Fraud;

A high-profile traditional ruler in Kano State, Bello Ado Bayero, the District Head of Tarauni and son of the revered late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has been implicated in a sophisticated land fraud syndicate that allegedly defrauded a businessman of N70 million.

An investigation by SaharaReporters has uncovered that the alleged frontman of the syndicate, Yahaya Mohammed Uba, has been arrested and is currently in custody at the Zone 1 Police Headquarters in Kano.

Investigators are now unraveling what sources describe as a “well-coordinated land scam operation” involving a sitting district head and individuals within the state’s land registry.

Preliminary police investigations have reportedly uncovered suspicious financial transfers totaling N60 million from Yahaya Mohammed Uba’s bank account to that of the district head, Bello Ado Bayero. This financial trail has raised serious questions regarding the alleged involvement of the traditional ruler in the scheme.

According to a petition filed with the police, the syndicate allegedly comprises:

· Bello Ado Bayero (District Head of Tarauni)
· Yahaya Mohammed Uba (Arrested frontman)
· Salisu Shuaibu
· An unnamed staff member of the Kano State Land Registr

The victim, a Kano-based businessman identified as Alhaji Bashir Mohammed, was allegedly deceived into purchasing a plot of land located in the Darmanawa area of Tarauni Local Government Area.

On February 5, 2026, Yahaya Mohammed Uba reportedly sent his GTBank account details via WhatsApp to the businessman, presenting himself as the rightful owner of the property. The parties agreed on a purchase price of N70 million.

The following day, February 6, 2026, the businessman paid the full amount through his wife’s account into Yahaya’s account. Yahaya allegedly confirmed receipt of the funds and scheduled a meeting for February 7 to sign the transfer documents.

However, in a dramatic twist before the meeting could hold, Yahaya allegedly reversed his claim of ownership, informing the buyer that the land actually belonged to District Head Bello Ado Bayero. When confronted about the sudden change, Yahaya reportedly claimed that traditional rulers often use proxies to conceal their identities in high-value land transactions.

Further police investigation allegedly revealed that the documents provided to the buyer were forged. Worse still, it was discovered that the land in question is the subject of ongoing litigation between Shuaibu Salisu and Mahmoud Muhammed before the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Hafsatu.

Alhaji Bashir Mohammed reportedly confronted Bello Ado Bayero to demand a refund of his N70 million, but the district head allegedly “resorted to hide-and-seek tactics,” refusing to return the money.

The businessman subsequently petitioned the Zone 1 Police Headquarters, leading to the arrest of Yahaya Mohammed Uba.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano, DSP Hassan Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest and stated that the case is under active investigation.

“We have a suspect in custody. Investigation is ongoing, and we are expanding the scope of the inquiry to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to the alleged syndicate,” Abdullahi told SaharaReporters.

He assured that the police are tracking financial transactions and examining relevant documents, promising to update the public as the force widens its net to capture more suspected members of the ring.

As of press time, police authorities have yet to publicly confirm whether the district head, Bello Ado Bayero, has been formally invited for questioning.

The unfolding scandal has sent shockwaves across Kano’s traditional and business communities, with many calling for a transparent and impartial investigation into the alleged land racketeering network operating under the shadow of royal privilege.