Kano Police Arrest 4 Suspected Bandits, Recover Arms and Cash

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Nigerian Police Force in Kano has apprehended four individuals suspected of banditry and recovered a cache of weapons and cash, according to intelligence sources.

 

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three Police, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted operation on March 6, 2025, at approximately 1600 hours. 

 

The sources said that the  Operation led by the Officer-in-Charge of Jarkuka Outpost, Mariri Division, resulted in the arrest of the following suspects:  Shukurana Salihu, 25, from Katsina State, Rabi’u Dahiru, 35, from Katsina State, Ya’u Idris, 30, from Katsina State and Muktar Sani, from Yandodo Hotoro Quarters, Kano State

 

The suspects were found in possession of: Three locally made revolver pistols, two  cutlasses, twelve live ammunition of various calibres, three  cartridges, four  knives, four  mobile phones, twenty-four pellets and a vigilante group identity card

 

The sources explained that the Command has intensified its efforts to combat criminal activities in the region, noting that in  a related development, the Command recently arrested three suspected car thieves and recovered two stolen vehicles.  

 

According to the sources, Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon completion.

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