Kano Police Arrest 244 Suspects In One Month, Says No Cause For Alarm On Bandits Attacks
From Muhammad Kabir, Kano
The Kano Police Command, has following recent frequent Bandits Attacks on the State Boarder Towns, says no caused for alarm as they are on a top of the situation, this is even as they announced arrest of 244 suspects for major crimes from 1st to 31st August.
Speaking while parading the suspects the State Police Commissioner Dr Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, Monday, notes that the pockets of Bandits and Kidnappers attacks on the State Boarders town, there is no caused for alarm because they are on top of the situation.
He said, 8 suspected kidnappers, 28 suspected armed robbers, 7 suspected motor vehicle thieves, 19 suspected drug dealers, 117 suspected thugs, and 65 other suspects were among the arrested Criminals for various major offenses within the State during the month under review.
Bakori notes that a total of 17,684 sachets and 614 wraps of illicit drugs were recovered including, three (3) pistols and 65 rounds of live ammunition recovered in connection with gun-running activities.
“As a result of these sustained operations, we have recorded sustained peace in hitherto volatile areas including Dala, Kofar Nassarawa, Sheka, Dorayi, Rimin Kebbe, and Hotoro.
He however explained that the Command is not relenting, as Massive operational and community engagements are ongoing to dismantle the remnants of thuggery activities in Bachirawa, Gobirawa and Tudun Fulani.
” We urge residents of these areas to continue to cooperate with the Police by providing timely and credible information.
“In view of security developments in neighboring states, the Command has intensified intelligence gathering and surveillance along border communities to prevent infiltration by bandits and other criminal elements.
He assured that through community support and intelligence-led operations, the Command has recorded notable successes including the arrest of suspected kidnappers and bandits, and the arrest of gun runners with recovery of prohibited firearms and ammunition.
“We have also enhanced visibility policing at border villages and all entry/exit points. The Command remains resolute in ensuring that Kano State does not become a safe haven for criminals fleeing from other states.
“Firearms Recovery – Dorayi Babba/Rijiyar Zaki/Gun-Running Syndicate: On 13/08/2026, acting on information from a good Samaritan, operatives of Dorayi Babba Division intercepted a suspicious parcel at Rijiyar Zaki Motor Park and recovered one (1) Tokarev Pistol loaded with forty-eight (48) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. ”
“In continuation of the investigation by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, SCID Kano, two (2) additional pistols were recovered on Saturday 15th August 2026 at about 1422hrs, one (1) silver-coloured pistol along with five (5) rounds of live ammunition was recovered from Kebbi State.
On Friday, 21st August 2026 at about 1330hrs, one (1) pistol along with twelve (12) rounds of live ammunition was recovered from one Rabi’u Ahmed Kanti ‘m’ aged 66 years of Sabon Layi Kanti, Bichi LGA, Kano State.
Furthermore said, two additional suspects were arrested: (1) Abdulmalik Ali ‘m’, aged 55 years of Bechi Village, Kumbotso LGA, (2) Armaya’u Lawal alias “Agwada” ‘m’ aged 37 years of Ring Road Kadaura Quarters, Gwale LGA. Investigation is ongoing.
“On 25/08/2026 at about 0845hrs, Police Operatives attached to Rijiyar Zaki Police Division, acting on credible information from the Nigeria Unity and Stability Corps, operatives intercepted one Volkswagen Golf 3, red in colour with Reg No. KBY 611 AA at Tudun Yola, Bajallabe Quarters. ”
The driver, one Saminu Samaila ‘m’ 37yrs of Safana Town, Katsina State, was arrested with a large consignment of illicit drugs concealed in the vehicle. A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect transported about 13,837 sachets of Tramadol from Abuja for supply to someone at Bajallabe Quarters, Kano.
Additionally, 895 sachets of Tramadol and quantities of suspected Ice intoxicants were found hidden inside the motor vehicle, meant supplied to Safana Town, Katsina State.
Further investigation at Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Kano, led to the recovery of five (5) additional cartons of suspected Tramadol tablets, three (3) cartons of suspected Diazepam tablets, and other large quantities of illicit drugs. A female suspect was arrested for concealment. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
