Police arrest 51 suspects, recover weapons, illicit drugs
Story from Shafaatu Dauda Kano
The Kano State Police Command has conducted a successful clearance operation in criminal hideouts in some parts of Kano Metropolis, leading to the arrest of 51 suspects and the recovery of dangerous weapons and illicit drugs.
The operation, which was carried out between Friday, June 13th, and Sunday, June 15th, 2025, targeted thugs and hoodlums in various locations, including Kofar Mata, Zage, Kurna, Rijiyar Lemo, Dorayi, Hotoro, and Sheka Quarters.
The suspects arrested include:
Ayuba Zakariyya A.K.A Shamakin,Aliyu Usaini A.K.A Aliko,Aminu Ibrahim,Mustapha Muhammad,Abdulsalam Abubakar, and 46 others.
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The State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has strongly warned against brandishing weapons in the name of traditional performances, including “Gangi,” as well as displaying dangerous weapons on social media platforms.
The Command urges parents and guardians to monitor their children’s activities and report any suspicious behavior.
The CP noted that the Command has made it clear that anyone caught committing such acts will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
He said Parents who conspire with their children to keep such dangerous weapons in their homes, and blacksmiths who fabricate such weapons for them will also be investigated
CP Bakori further explained that the Kano State Police Command appreciates the public’s cooperation in maintaining peace and security in Kano State.
The Command urges members of the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through the emergency contact numbers provided.
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