Isiyaku Ahmed
The Kano State Police Command has arrested eight suspects in separate intelligence-led operations targeting drug abuse and thuggery in the state.
CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command’s spokesperson, in a statement on Thursday, said the operations, conducted on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, resulted in the recovery of suspected illicit drugs and the arrest of suspected thugs at different locations.
According to the statement, in the first operation, operatives of the Surveillance Team attached to Panshekara Police Division, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted 21-year-old Samson Yakubu of Samegu Quarters and seven others at a suspected criminal black spot around 2:30 p.m.
A search of the suspects led to the recovery of 15 Pregabalin capsules, five Diazepam tablets, 10 Exol tablets and a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
The suspects have been taken into custody for interrogation as detectives investigate the source of the suspected illicit drugs and work to identify other members of the alleged syndicate.
In a separate operation, police operatives attached to Kunchi/Ghari Division raided Matanfada Market between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. following reports of youths allegedly intimidating traders and residents during market activities.
The operation led to the arrest of five suspects identified as Abdullahi Isah of Dustin; Haruna Isah of Daqarawa Village; Habu Badamasi of Dan Taimu Village; Gambo Ya’u of Kura Village; and Abubakar Dahiru of Farau Village.
Police said the investigation was ongoing to identify and arrest other suspected accomplices, while exhibits recovered during the operation had been secured as evidence.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the operatives for their professionalism and prompt response.
Bakori said the Command would sustain intelligence-led operations against drug abuse, thuggery and other violent crimes across the state.
“We are sending a clear message to criminal elements that Kano State will not be a breeding ground for their activities,” the Commissioner said.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely information to the police on suspicious activities, assuring that the Command would continue to work with community leaders and vigilante groups to strengthen security.
The Police said the suspects would be charged in court after investigations are concluded.
