THE Kano State Police Command has arrested 345 suspected thugs and drug dealers in a major statewide operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks and curbing the distribution of illicit substances across the state.
News Point Nigeria reports that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this during a press briefing held at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano.
According to the police chief, the arrests were made during a coordinated crackdown carried out across the state as part of ongoing efforts to tackle violent crime, drug trafficking and other forms of criminal activity.
Bakori explained that the operation was conducted between June 5 and June 7 across all 44 local government areas of Kano State.
He said the exercise was intelligence-driven and focused on identified black spots, criminal hideouts and locations used for the distribution of illegal drugs.
The commissioner noted that 187 of the suspects were arrested during the three-day clearance operation, while the remaining suspects were apprehended through earlier raids and ongoing investigations by the command.
He added that all those in custody are currently undergoing interrogation and would be prosecuted wherever sufficient evidence is established.
As part of the operation, police recovered 270 dangerous weapons, including knives, cutlasses and clubs.
The command also seized large quantities of illicit substances, among them Cannabis Sativa, Exol tablets and the locally brewed intoxicating mixture popularly known as “Suck and Die.”
Bakori attributed the success of the operation to the effectiveness of Operation Kukan Kura and the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), which he said have significantly enhanced tactical response capabilities and visibility policing across the state.
“No form of criminality will be entertained in Kano State. The suspects in custody will face due process. We will maintain sustained pressure until criminality becomes untenable,” the commissioner stated.
He commended the Kano State Government for its continued support to security agencies and appealed to residents to sustain cooperation with the police by providing credible information on criminal activities.
Bakori assured members of the public that all information received would be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
The police commissioner also issued a stern warning to criminal elements, declaring that Kano was no longer a conducive environment for unlawful activities.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property while strengthening community policing and public engagement as part of broader efforts to improve security across the state.