The Police in Kano state Northwest Nigeria, says it has arrested 19 suspects for committing offenses ranging from Armed Robbery, Cattle Rustling, Kidnapping, and other related banditry activities across the state.
A press statement by the spokesperson of the Kano State Police Command, ASP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed that various dangerous weapons were recovered from the suspects.
He said, “2 AK-47 rifles, one Smoke Pistol, one Pump Action rifle, 26 Rounds of 7.2mm Live Ammunition, 17 Live Cartridges, 2 Motor Vehicles, 16 Rams, Other Dangerous Weapons, House Breaking Implements, Charms were recovered by the police in Kano”.
Kiyawa added that the suspects are currently undergoing investigation at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Command and thereafter will be charged to court for prosecution.
He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, assures the public that the Command will continue to work tirelessly towards ensuring the protection of lives and properties of all Kano residents and bring perpetrators of criminal activities to justice.
“CP Gumel calls on residents to increase vigilance and keep cooperating with the Police in their efforts to protect them and guarantee the safety of the communities.”
