Police bust 83 over robbery, illicit drugs in Kano

The operatives of the Kano State Police Command have apprehended 83 suspected criminals for allegedly committing various offences.

SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command’s spokesman, asserted this in a press statement issued on Wednesday via his verified Facebook page.

He said that the suspects were arrested this month, between April 21 and 25, during and after the Eid el-Fitr celebration in all the five Emirate councils of the state.

Kiyawa stressed the suspected criminals were arrested with dangerous weapons, illicit drugs and stolen properties, stating that they are currently under investigation.

“The Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the good people of the state. Rigorous patrols, raids of criminal hideouts and black spots will continue throughout the state, as the command will sustain the ongoing “Community Policing Engagements” that are yielding positive results,” Kiyawa stated.