Monday, June 29, 2026

DSP Abubakar Aliyu

November 24, 2025

Police heighten security around schools in Katsina

The commissioner ordered the deployment of additional security resources, especially in educational institutions across the state.

Armed Cops
October 10, 2025

168 suspected criminals arrested by police in Katsina in September: Official 

He urged the public to continue reporting suspicious activities and crimes to the nearest police station.

Police officers on election duty used to illustrate the story
September 11, 2025

Police apprehend alleged notorious car snatcher in Katsina

The CP reassured the public of the commitment of the command towards maintaining peace, law and order in the state.

Police officers
August 26, 2025

Gunmen kill one, kidnap couple, daughter in Katsina

Mr Aliyu said the investigation had commenced to track and arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

Gunmen
May 24, 2025

Katsina police kill notorious bandit, rescue five kidnap victims

He said the five kidnapped victims were shot and injured by the assailants.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
April 12, 2025

Security forces kill five bandits, nab three logistics suppliers in Katsina

A joint security team in Katsina State has neutralised five suspected bandits and recovered their seven operational motorcycles in Wori village, Dandume Local Government Area

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
March 29, 2025

Katsina’s new CP seeks stakeholders’ support to combat crimes     

The command’s spokesperson said that Mr Shehu was posted as commissioner following the elevation of the former CP, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, to the rank of AIG.

Bello Shehu and others
March 8, 2025

144 suspects nabbed, 105 kidnapped victims rescued in Katsina in February: Police 

Mr Aliyu listed the crimes to include armed robbery, culpable homicide, kidnapping and rape.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
February 6, 2025

Bandits kidnap ex-NYSC DG, others in Katsina

They said the bandits, in their numbers, went with dangerous weapons, shooting and forcefully gaining access to Mr Tsiga’s residence.

Bandits attack
January 19, 2025

Security team kills seven bandits, recovers 109 animals in Katsina

Mr Aliyu said that the animals recovered consisted of 61 cows, 44 sheep, two donkeys, one goat, and a dog.

Sheeps