The police command in Kano State has arrested 18 street urchins for allegedly conspiring to attack members of the public.

The commissioner of police, Usaini Gumel, made this known in an interview with journalists in Kano on Monday.

Mr Gumel said, “The suspects are members of an unlawful society poised to launch unprovoked attacks on innocent members of the public.”

The CP said the street urchins were arrested at some crime-prone identified locations, criminal hideouts and black spots in the metropolis. 

He listed the areas to include Mazaunar Tanko, Dandishe, Kofar Dan Agundi, Kofar Mata, and Filin Idi. Others are Kofar Na’Isa, Kwanar Diso, Kukar Bulukiya and Dorayi Babba.

Mr Gumel said items recovered from the suspects during an on-the-spot search conducted included dangerous weapons and some dry weeds suspected to be marijuana.

He said all the suspects would be properly screened, profiled and prosecuted upon conclusion of the investigations.

“More sting operations would be conducted to ensure that the state remains safe for all residents,” he added. 

(NAN)