Police Arrest 105 Suspects, Recover Arms, Drugs, Motorcycles in Kano
The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested 105 suspects and recovered arms, ammunition, illicit drugs, and stolen properties in its sustained crime-fighting operations across the state in September 2025.
Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters, Kano.
Bakori said the command, acting in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, had intensified its proactive strategies through Operation Kukan Kura, which targets violent crimes and drug-related offenses.
“Operation Kukan Kura is a comprehensive security initiative designed to tackle all forms of crimes and criminalities in Kano State, with active participation of members of the public. This Operation has yielded remarkable results in disrupting criminal networks and preventing potential threats,” the CP stated.
According to him, the operation has led to significant breakthroughs, including the recovery of Tramadol and Pregabalin tablets valued at N82,725,000 at Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Kano. He added that the drugs would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
Giving a breakdown of the arrests, Bakori said:
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17 suspects were arrested for armed robbery
8 for drug dealing
9 for motor vehicle theft
5 for motorcycle theft
9 for general theft
57 suspected thugs (Yan-Daba)
The exhibits recovered include:
3 AK-47 rifles, 3 English pistols, 3 revolver pistols, 1 locally made AK-47, 1 Dane gun, and 2 locally made pistols
7 motor vehicles, 13 motorcycles, and 2 tricycles
603 packets of Tramadol tablets (worth N60.3m)
6 cartons of Pregabalin capsules (worth N22.4m)
523 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis
38 swords, 42 cutlasses, 57 knives, and other sharp weapons
5 POS machines and other stolen properties
The commissioner commended residents of the state for their support and urged them to continue sharing credible information with the police.
“I wish to express my gratitude to the good people of Kano State for their support and cooperation, which has been instrumental in our successes. I assure you that the Kano State Police Command remains committed to its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and preventing crimes,” Bakori said.
He further appreciated the media for their role in public enlightenment, noting that community partnership remains central to effective policing in Kano.
By PRNigeria
