Police Arrest 120 Suspected Criminals In Kano

The Kano State Police Command says it arrested 120 suspected criminals within the state in the month of March.

In a statement made available to newsmen at the weekend, spokesperson of the Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, noted that the suspects include 15 armed robbery suspects, four kidnapping suspects, 10 suspected drug dealers, four motor vehicles thieves, three tricycles thieves, seven motorcycles thieves, two suspected fraudsters, 20 suspected thieves and 55 suspected thugs (Yan-daba).

Kiyawa further explained that the Command dismantled various kidnappers’ den and rescued three Kidnapped victims as well as made several recoveries of which include; 15 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition, 12 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, 24 locally made dane guns, seven motor vehicles, three tricycles, five motorcycles, 28 Knives, 10 cutlasses and seven sharp irons (Dan-bida).

Others are three parcels and 56 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, six sachets and 24 pieces of Diazapam tablets, 347 Pieces of women wrappers, large quantity of vandalised KEDCO cable wires, 45 sheep, 15 Jerricans of palm oil among others.

According to the statement, “The Police Command between 1 to March 31, 2024, has ramp-up its vigilance and implemented some strategic control initiatives towards addressing the resurgence of thuggery (Daba) activities in some identified locations in the State especially the Metropolis.

“Some of these strategies employed include the employment of robust community policing engagements at tactical and operational levels saw the setting up of more Anti-Daba units at Dorayi flash point.

“Through the use of this crime control initiatives the Police Command succeeded in disrupting chains of attempts by criminals and arrested several thuggery kingpins, seized several illicit weapons and prevented the commission crimes. Moving forward, the Command had arrested and dismantled various kidnappers’ den and rescued the victims. Other offenses including armed robbery, illicit drug dealings and theft were all curtailed through increased patrol and engaging in various intelligence-led operations,” It added.

Kiyawa however restated the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the State.