The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of 2,425 suspected criminals and the recovery of firearms, weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen properties throughout 2024.
Addressing a news conference at the Police Command headquarters in Bompai on Tuesday, Commissioner of Police Salman Garba detailed the achievements of the command, noting that the arrests spanned from January to December 2024.
“A total of 2,425 suspects were arrested, leading to the recovery of firearms, dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, stolen properties, and other exhibits,” Garba stated.
Arrest Breakdown
The arrests included:
- 189 armed robbery suspects
- 34 suspected kidnappers
- 10 suspected cattle rustlers
- 2 suspected gun runners
- 22 motor vehicle thieves
- 58 suspected drug dealers
- 18 human trafficking suspects
- 46 tricycle thieves
- 28 motorcycle thieves
- 4 suspects arrested for forgery
- 27 suspected fraudsters
- 1,987 suspected thugs (Yan Daba)
The command also rescued 40 human trafficking victims, 13 kidnapping victims, and two abduction victims.
Recovered Items
Recovered exhibits included:
- 7 AK-47 rifles
- 1 Beretta pistol
- 1 pump-action rifle
- 4 Dane guns
- 7 locally made guns
- 4 toy guns
- 1,213 live ammunition
- 57 cutlasses
- 198 sharp knives
- 12 motor vehicles
- 44 motorcycles
- 15 tricycles
- Fake currencies amounting to N129 billion
Enhanced Security Measures
The Police Commissioner noted that the year began with significant security challenges across Kano’s 44 local government areas, particularly in 17 border LGAs facing threats of banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
To address these, the command implemented an action plan guided by the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The plan emphasized community policing, intelligence-led operations, targeted clearance efforts, and synergy with sister security agencies.
“The Command will continue to intensify community policing, intelligence-driven operations, and public enlightenment campaigns to address the dynamic security needs of the state,” Garba assured.
This comprehensive strategy, he added, has helped to significantly improve security across Kano State, ensuring safety for residents and businesses alike.
