Security Operatives have nabbed 389 suspects in an efforts by the joint task force established to rid Kaduna States of criminals elements and bandits.
The State Police Command said in a statement issued by the Police Spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan on Friday, that “sequel to the establishment of a Special Task Force by the Kaduna State Government, comprising the Nigeria Police Force as the lead agency, the military, DSS, Civil defence, Nigeria Immigration, The Correctional Service, NDLEA, Federal Road Safety, Nigeria Customs, Kadvis and Kastlea.”
The Police Command explained that the operation was a major breakthroughs recorded in the ongoing fight against all forms of criminality across the state.
Hassan said, “within the first nine days of operations, the combined efforts of security operatives have led to the arrest of 398 suspects in different parts of the state”, while pointing out, “the swift and targeted raids, based on credible intelligence, have not only led to arrests but have also reportedly forced many criminal elements to flee out of Kaduna State for fear of being caught.”
He explained, “among those apprehended is Mathew Adamu, a notorious criminal and gang leader known for terrorizing communities whom a locally made Pistol was recovered from and Adamu Umar, a well-known drug dealer whose case will be transferred to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution”.
He said, “in addition to the arrests, the operation led to the recovery of various dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, and 29 stolen mobile handsets, some of which have already been returned to their rightful owners following proper identification and verification.”
However, Hassan added that”the Command assures the good people of Kaduna State that this clampdown is only the beginning, as raids and intelligence-led operations will continue relentlessly until the state is completely sanitized of all criminal elements.”
He stressed further that “in line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Tactical Teams, and operatives attached to the Special Task Force remain on high alert and committed to restoring peace and order across the state.
The CP urge members of the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive by reporting suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station or through our emergency contact lines”
(Guardian)
