Police arrest 187 suspects within three days in Kano

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Operatives of Kano Police Command arrested 187 suspects engaged in various criminal activities, including armed robbery and drug peddling during a three-day coordinated operations across the state.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori hinted this to journalists during a press briefing at the Bompai Police headquarters.

Mr. Bakori said, “Kano’s role as a commercial and cultural hub requires a policing approach that is proactive, intelligence-led, and closely aligned with communities.”

In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the Kano State Police Command has intensified targeted operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks, intercepting weapons, and disrupting drug supply chains.

According to him, acting on credible intelligence and community reports, the Command conducted a coordinated clearance operation across all 44 Local Government Areas.

“The three-day operation ran from Friday 5th June to Sunday 7th June 2026, with a focus on identified black spots, criminal hideouts, and drug distribution points,” he added.

Mr. Bakori said, “the outcomes underscore both the scale of the challenge and the effectiveness of our strategy.”

During the operations police arrested 187 suspects, including suspected thugs, drug peddlers, and persons found with offensive weapons.

All suspects are undergoing investigation and will be prosecuted where evidence warrants

Police also recovered 270 dangerous weapons, including knives, cutlasses, clubs, and other implements used to perpetrate violence.

Police seized a substantial quantity of suspected illicit substances, including Cannabis Sativa, Exol tablets, and the lethal mixture known locally as “Suck and Die”.

These seizures directly reduce the capacity of criminal groups to harm law-abiding citizens and destabilize communities, across the state.

The Command’s Operation Kukan Kura has remained active statewide, as it has enhanced visibility policing, reduced response time to distress calls, and denied criminal elements the space to regroup in flashpoints.

The Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, (VCRU) recently launched by the Commissioner of Police, has sharpened tactical response to armed violence and gang activity, as its intelligence and rapid-deployment functions have improved the police ability to act swiftly on actionable information.

Mr. Bakori insisted that no form of criminality will be entertained in Kano State, as the Command will continue to apply the law firmly and fairly against thuggery, drug trafficking, and violent offending.

According to him, available data and feedback from communities indicate that crime is reducing across several areas of the State.

The progress, he said, is the result of sustained operational pressure, better intelligence flow, and the professionalism of our officers.

Mr. Bakori appreciated the Kano State Government for its consistent support and cooperation, which have strengthened our operational capacity.

He thanked the people of Kano for their trust, vigilance, and willingness to share information. Public support is the bedrock of policing, and it is making the difference we are now seeing.

He urged the public to continue reporting suspicious movements and criminal activity to the nearest Police formation or through our emergency lines.

“All information will be treated confidentially and acted upon promptly,” he added.

The Kano Police boss insisted that: “To those who profit from violence and illicit drugs: Kano is no longer a safe operating environment. The 187 suspects in custody will face due process. The Command will maintain sustained pressure through raids, intelligence operations, and prosecution until criminality becomes untenable.

“The Kano State Police Command remains focused on protecting lives and property, upholding the rule of law, and sustaining the downward trend in crime. Operation Kukan Kura will continue, the VCRU will be further strengthened, and our engagement with communities will be deepened.”