The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested 345 suspected thugs and drug dealers.
Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this at a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano.
He said the arrests were made during a statewide crackdown aimed at dismantling criminal networks and disrupting the distribution of illicit drugs across the state.
He said the operation, conducted between June 5 and 7 across all 44 local government areas, was intelligence-led and targeted identified black spots, criminal hideouts and drug distribution points.
Bakori explained that of the total arrests, 187 suspects were picked up during the three-day clearance operation, while others were apprehended in earlier raids and ongoing investigations.
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He added that all suspects were undergoing interrogation and would be prosecuted where evidence warranted.
The police also recovered 270 dangerous weapons, including knives, cutlasses and clubs, as well as large quantities of illicit substances such as Cannabis Sativa, Exol tablets and the locally brewed mixture known as “Suck and Die.”
The commissioner said the success was driven by Operation Kukan Kura and the newly launched Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), which have improved tactical response 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,” Bakori said.
He commended the Kano State Government for its support and urged residents to continue sharing information with the police, assuring that all reports would be treated confidentially.
Bakori warned criminals that Kano was no longer a safe operating environment, stressing that the Command remained committed to protecting lives and property while deepening community engagement.