The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and dwell ammunition in a significant operation aimed toward tackling crime within the state.
This was disclosed in an announcement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
In line with the assertion, the arrests had been carried out by operatives of the Command’s Particular Weapons and Techniques (SWAT) Base, Dorayi, following credible intelligence.
“One of many suspects, Isyaku Maude, 37, popularly referred to as ‘Dan Sokoto’, was arrested in Bachirawa Quarters, Kano,” the assertion learn.
He was described as a suspected armed robber allegedly concerned in a sequence of robbery assaults inside the Kano metropolis.
“The suspect confessed to committing a number of armed robberies in numerous elements of Kano with members of his gang,” the police mentioned.
Additional investigations led to the arrest of two extra suspects, recognized as Sahabi Danladi, 20, of Kofar Mata Quarters, and Najib Ibrahim, 32, of Bachirawa Quarters.
Through the operation, the police recovered a Beretta pistol, a domestically fabricated Beretta pistol, and 23 rounds of 9mm dwell ammunition from the suspects.
Commending the officers concerned, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised their dedication and professionalism within the battle towards crime.
“The Commissioner of Police appreciates the dedication of the officers and likewise thanks the nice folks of Kano State for his or her continued assist and cooperation,” the Command, noting that investigations are ongoing and that additional arrests could also be made.
The Kano State Police Command additionally urged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions to the closest police station or by its emergency numbers 08032419754, 08123821575, and 09029292926.
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