Kano police foil robbery, drug gangs in major sweep
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In addition, the police recovered illicit drugs, including: 603 packets of Tramadol tablets (60,300 pieces, valued at ₦60,300,000.00), and six cartons of Pregabalin capsules (44,850 pieces, valued at ₦22,425,000.00).
By Aminu Garko
The Kano State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in crime prevention, management, and control, with the arrest of 105 suspects in 30 major cases and the recovery of dangerous weapons.
The Command’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters, Kano, on Monday.
He attributed the successes to the Command’s community-centred proactive crime prevention strategies and the Operation Kukan Kura initiative, which has been instrumental in curbing all forms of criminal activity and fostering a safer environment for all.
Bakori explained that a total of 105 suspects were arrested, including 17 armed robbery suspects, eight suspected drug dealers, nine suspected motor vehicle thieves, five suspected motorcycle thieves, nine suspected burglars, and 57 suspected thugs.
He added that several weapons were recovered from the suspects, including: Three AK-47 rifles, three English pistols, three revolver pistols, one locally-made AK-47 rifle, one dane gun, two locally-made pistols, seven live rounds of ammunition an five spent shells
In addition, the police recovered illicit drugs, including: 603 packets of Tramadol tablets (60,300 pieces, valued at ₦60,300,000.00), and six cartons of Pregabalin capsules (44,850 pieces, valued at ₦22,425,000.00).
The CP thanked the people of the state for their invaluable support and cooperation, which had significantly contributed to the Command’s achievements.
Bakori reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to its constitutional duties, including the protection of lives and property, maintenance of law and order, and prevention of crimes.
He further called on the public to continue supporting the police by providing credible and timely information.
“The Command anticipates a continued partnership with the public and the media in its efforts to create a safer and more secure environment for all residents of Kano State,” Bakori said.
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