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Kano police command arrest 105 suspects ,recovers illicit drugs worth over N82 million
Kola Oyelere Kano
The Kano State Police Command has made arrest of 105 suspects, in 30 major cases, including armed robbery, illicit drug dealings, theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and thuggery
This was just as the command had recently recovered Tramadol and Pregabalin Tablets worth N82,725,000.00 in Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Kano, which will be handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution.
Making this known,the command’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters, Kano on Monday.
However ,the command stated that the exhibits, recovered include firearms, motor vehicles, motorcycles, other dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen properties.
He then attributed the successes to the command’s community-centered proactive crime prevention strategies and the Operation Kukan Kura initiative, which has been instrumental in curbing all forms of criminal activities and fostering a safer environment for all.
The CP however disclosed that among dangerous weapons
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 ammunition, and five empty shells of live ammunition.
Accordingly,CP Bakori further disclosed that the police also recovered illicit drugs, which included 603 packets of Tramadol Tablets (60,300 pieces, valued at N60,300,000.00) and 6 cartons of Pregabalin Capsules (44,850 pieces, valued at N22,425,000.00).
This Operation has yielded remarkable results in disrupting criminal networks and preventing potential threats,he said
Bakori added that ” By. engaging with the community, leveraging intelligence and use of technology, the Command has been able to stay ahead of criminal elements and respond effectively to emerging security challenges”
No doubt, with massive reduction in crimes, the Command has achieved significant breakthroughs within one month, including the arrest of suspects for various felonious offenses and the recovery of dangerous weapons and large quantities of illicit drugs.
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 look forward to continued collaboration in our quest to build a safer and more secured Kano State for all.
“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. I urge everyone to keep supporting the Police by providing credible information.
To members of the press, I appreciate your presence and the role you play in disseminating information to the public. Together, we can ensure that our citizens are informed about the steps being taken to secure Kano State,he said