The Kano State Police Command has arrested 105 suspects in 30 major cases and recovered dangerous weapons.

The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano on Monday.

He attributed the successes to the command’s community-centered proactive crime prevention strategies and the Operation Kukan Kura initiative, which has been instrumental in curbing all forms of criminal activities and fostering a safer environment for all.

Mr Bakori explained that 17 suspects were arrested for armed robbery, eight for drug dealing, nine for motor vehicle theft, five for motorcycle theft, nine suspected thieves, and 57 suspected thugs.

He added that several weapons were recovered from the suspects, including three AK-47 rifles, three English pistols, three revolver pistols, one locally made AK-47 rifle, one Dane gun, two locally made pistols, seven live ammunition, and five empty shells of live ammunition.

Additionally, the police recovered illicit drugs, which included 603 packets of Tramadol tablets (60,300 pieces, valued at N60,300,000.00) and six cartons of Pregabalin capsules (44,850 pieces, valued at N22,425,000.00).

The CP thanked the people of the state for their support and cooperation, which had significantly contributed to the command’s achievements.

Mr Bakori reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to its constitutional duties, including the protection of lives and property, maintenance of law and order, and prevention of crimes.

(NAN)