- The Kano State Police Command has detained two key suspects in connection with the attack on Nigerian singer Lil Kesh
- The suspects, Matthew Adewole and Mukhtar Muhammad, were accused of inflicting severe cuts on the singer’s neck in an attempt to murder him at his Lagos apartment
- SP Abdullahi Haruna, the Command’s spokesperson, stated how the suspects were apprehended at Na’ibawa Quarters in Kano
The Kano State Police Command apprehended two suspects linked to the robbery and attempted murder of popular singer Keshinro Ololade, also known as Lil Kesh, who lives in Bera Estate, Chevron, Lagos.
The accused, 25-year-old Matthew Adewole, and his accomplice, Mukhtar Muhammad, were detained in Unguwa Uku Quarters in Kano and then transported to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.
Suspects arrested in shocking attack on singer Lil Kesh in Kano.
Credit: @likkeshofficialSource: Instagram
On Saturday, police spokesperson Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa stated that the arrests were made as a result of genuine intelligence and community engagement. Adewole confessed to attacking Lil Kesh on August 19, 2025, resulting in significant injuries, including a deep cut to the neck.
According to Kiyawa, the suspects coerced the victim into transferring ₦2,120,000 from his account to Muhammad’s via mobile phone.
He noted that the operation was consistent with Inspector-General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun’s instruction to improve intelligence-driven policing through community involvement and strategic partnerships.
Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, Kano State Commissioner of Police, congratulated the officers involved for their dedication and thanked the public for their cooperation, promising continuous efforts to protect lives and property.
Kano Police bust gang after attack on popular singer Lil Kesh.
Credit: @lilkeshofficialSource: Twitter
Netizens react to Lil Kesh’s case
TheTalk.NG compiled the reactions below:
_cocomill said:
“Won ti ge lolade le ti lo o😂. Thank God for life.”
milola__x said:
“Blurring their faces, for what exactly??”
judithoflagos said:
“I don’t get it, u cover them, so u una go replace them with innocent people or wetin?”
ubanah said:
“Wow God never fails his people! 🙏. fitfullly’s profile picture.”
fitfullly said:
“Every crime leaves a trail… if the feds want you, they’ll get you.”
labotakkk said:
“Why covering their face. We suppose know their face. Maybe some other people might have been their victims previously.”
jhommi_ said:
“Lowkey if Nigeria police wan work dem go work o! From Kano!”
olamide_____28 said:
“Cover face for what exactly koyemi o.”
romanqudus said:
“All the way from Kano? Abi how Kano take enter abeg 🚶♂️.”
sam_ayodeji said:
“I don’t understand the need to cover their faces.”
mmhs001 said:
“Why expose the estate where he lives!? why!”
mnm_luxury.ng said:
“they just dey catch all of them.”
wigtoolsbysophy said:
“They were hired and trust me the person that hired them knows what they are doing that’s why they went all the way to Kano so they won’t point finger on them 😂😂😂they will now say is boko haram,they want to do a clean job without trace.”
Lil Kesh congratulates ex-lover, Priscilla Ojo
Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG reported that Lil Kesh stirred reactions on X after congratulating Priscilla Ojo on her wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, calling her “P Coco.”
The affectionate nickname sparked renewed dating rumours, as Priscilla had featured in his 2019 music video and previously denied any romantic links.
While some teased Lil Kesh for losing her to another man, others defended his message as harmless. An old tweet where Lil Kesh tagged Priscilla also resurfaced, further fuelling the online buzz.
Source: TheTalk.NG
