The Kano State Police Command has arrested 345 suspects and recovered 270 dangerous weapons during a three-day statewide security operation targeting thuggery, drug trafficking, and other violent crimes across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano.
He warned criminal elements that Kano would no longer serve as a safe haven for illegal activities, stressing that the Command would sustain intelligence-led raids, targeted operations, and prosecutions to keep crime under control.
According to him, the operation was carried out between June 5 and June 7, 2026, across all 44 local government areas of the state. It focused on identified criminal hideouts, black spots, and drug distribution centres.
Bakori said the exercise formed part of the Command’s intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks, recover illegal weapons, and disrupt drug supply chains in line with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
He said “The three-day operation yielded significant results, with 345 suspects arrested, including suspected thugs, drug peddlers, and individuals found in possession of offensive weapons.”
He added that officers recovered 270 dangerous weapons, including knives, cutlasses, clubs, and other items commonly used in violent crimes.
Bakori also disclosed that a substantial quantity of suspected illicit substances was seized, including Cannabis Sativa, Exol tablets, and a dangerous mixture locally known as “Suck and Die.”
He noted that the recoveries had significantly weakened the operational capacity of criminal groups and improved public safety across the state.
The Commissioner attributed the success of the operation to two key initiatives: Operation Kukan Kura and the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).
He explained that Operation Kukan Kura had improved police visibility, enhanced emergency response, and prevented criminals from regrouping in known flashpoints.
The VCRU, he said, had strengthened tactical responses to violent and gang-related crimes through improved intelligence gathering and rapid deployment.
Reaffirming the Command’s commitment, Bakori declared that no form of criminality would be tolerated in Kano State.
“As I stated on assumption of duty, no form of criminality will be entertained in Kano State. We will continue to apply the law firmly and fairly against thuggery, drug trafficking, and violent offences,” he said.
He added that available data and community feedback indicated a decline in crime rates in several parts of the state, attributing the progress to sustained operational pressure, improved intelligence sharing, and professionalism among officers.
Bakori also commended the Kano State Government for its support and praised residents for providing useful information that aided police operations.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and continue reporting suspicious activities, assuring that all information would be treated confidentially and acted upon promptly.
“The Kano State Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and property, upholding the rule of law, and sustaining the downward trend in crime,” he said. “Operation Kukan Kura will continue, the VCRU will be further strengthened, and community engagement will be deepened.”
