Police Arrest 41 Suspected Criminals, Recover Weapons, Drugs In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 41 suspects and recovered dangerous weapons and intoxicating drugs during a series of targeted raids across Kano Metropolis.

In a statement signed by spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the raids which focused on known criminal hideouts and areas of public concern, resulted in what the Command described as a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against crime in the state.

The statement partly reads: “Following a series of raids on criminal hideouts and black spots in areas of public outcry within Kano Metropolis, the Command has arrested forty-one (41) suspects and recovered dangerous weapons and intoxicating drugs, with investigation ongoing.

“This achievement is a testament to the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the good people of Kano State. The Police Command is pleased to report that all forms of crimes are reducing drastically in the State, thanks to the cooperation and support of the law-abiding citizens.”

The Command further solicited the continued assistance of the public by providing timely and accurate information to the police in a bid to rid the state of criminal elements.