The Kano State Police Command says it has intensified its crackdown on crime with the arrest of 345 suspects and the recovery of dangerous weapons as well as illicit drugs during a three-day statewide operation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori said this on Monday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Bompai, Kano.
Bakori said “the operation, conducted between June 5 and June 7 across the 44 local government areas of the state, targeted criminal hideouts, black spots and drug distribution centres based on intelligence and information from residents.”
Bakori said the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to curb thuggery, drug trafficking, violent crimes and other criminal activities in the state.
He said that “the operation aligns with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police to strengthen crime prevention and enhance public safety nationwide.”
The suspects are undergoing investigation and will be prosecuted where sufficient evidence is established.
Bakori disclosed that security operatives recovered 270 dangerous weapons, including knives, cutlasses, clubs and other items commonly used in violent attacks.
He also said large quantities of suspected illicit drugs were seized, including Cannabis Sativa, Exol tablets and a drug mixture popularly known as “Suck and Die.”
The Commissioner said the recovery of the weapons and drugs had weakened criminal networks and improved security in affected communities.
He attributed the success of the operation to Operation Kukan Kura and the recently established Violent Crime Response Unit.
According to him, “Operation Kukan Kura has strengthened visibility policing, improved response time to distress calls and reduced opportunities for criminals to operate across the state.”
He said that the Violent Crime Response Unit has enhanced the Command’s capacity to respond swiftly to armed violence and gang-related activities through intelligence-led operations.
Bakori reiterated the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, stressing that criminality in any form would not be tolerated in Kano State.
He said security data and feedback from residents indicated a decline in crime in several parts of the state, attributing the development to sustained operations, improved intelligence gathering and the dedication of police personnel.
The Commissioner appreciated the Kano State Government for supporting security agencies and commended residents for providing information that had aided crime-fighting efforts.
He urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities, assuring that all information received would be treated confidentially.
Bakori warned individuals involved in violence, drug trafficking and other criminal activities that Kano would no longer serve as a safe haven for criminal elements.
He assured residents that the Command would sustain intelligence-led operations, raids and prosecutions to further reduce crime and protect lives and property across the state.
