The police command in Jigawa State said it apprehended 156 suspects for various offences in the last month.

The commissioner of police, Dahiru Muhammad, who confirmed this on Wednesday in Dutse, said operatives of the command nabbed the suspects across the state between July 8 and September 1, 2025.

He said that 50 of the suspects had been detained for alleged drug peddling; 43 for theft, 16 for vandalism, 16 for rape and unnatural offences, 18 for culpable homicide, 10 for robbery, two for gun running and one for kidnapping.

Mr Muhammad said the police recovered two fabricated AK-47 rifles, three cars, four motorcycles, one tricycle, a large quantity of vandalised cable wire, 22 cell phones and 14 cows.

He said the operatives also recovered drugs and narcotic substances, including 3,907 pieces of Exol tablet, 11,742 pieces of D5 tablet, 395 pieces of tramadol tablet, 1,121 pieces of diabetes tablet, 861 parcel of cannabis, 288 pieces of rubber solution and 40 pieces of lara capsules.

The commissioner said the feat achieved reflected the unwavering efforts of the officers and men of the command.

Commending the police personnel for their dedication and professionalism, Mr Muhammad lauded the Jigawa State government, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, community-based organisations, and the people of the state for their support of the command.

He said, “I wish to assure the good citizens of Jigawa that the command is ready to collaborate and partner with all to ensure peace, safety and security in the state,” he said.

(NAN)