The Kano State Police Command has arrested 345 suspects in a three-day operation targeting crime across all 44 Local Government Areas of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the operation ran from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7. He said it focused on identified black spots, criminal hideouts and drug distribution centres.
According to the statement, those arrested include thugs, drug peddlers and individuals found with offensive weapons. All suspects are currently under investigation and will be prosecuted where necessary.
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The police also recovered 270 dangerous weapons such as knives, cutlasses and clubs. A large quantity of suspected illicit drugs was seized, including cannabis, Exol tablets and a locally known substance called “Suck and Die”.
Kiyawa said the recoveries have reduced the ability of criminals to harm residents and disturb public peace. “As I stated on assumption of duty, no form of criminality will be tolerated in Kano State. We will continue to deal decisively with thuggery, drug trafficking and violent crimes,” he stated.
The command added that data and feedback from residents show crime is gradually reducing in many parts of the state. This, it said, is due to sustained police operations and improved cooperation with communities.
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