The Kano State Police Command has conducted a large-scale clearance operation at Dajin Gwamna, Gomo Forest and areas extending towards Falgore Forest along the Bauchi State border to flush out criminal elements and strengthen security.
The operation, conducted on Saturday, November 7, 2026, was part of the command’s proactive efforts to dismantle criminal hideouts and secure forest corridors, particularly as activities associated with the ember months intensify.
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement, saying the operation was aimed at protecting residents, farmers, traders and travellers, especially those plying the Kano-Bauchi route.
He said the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, personally supervised the operation and pledged to sustain the security offensive until criminal hideouts within and around the state were cleared.
According to him, the commissioner assured residents that the command remained committed to ensuring a safe environment during the ember months, a period often characterised by increased commercial activities, vehicular movements and festivities.
Bakori also said the sustained operations were part of preparations to ensure a peaceful atmosphere ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He added that the police would continue to work towards providing adequate security before, during and after the elections.
The command appreciated residents of communities surrounding the forests for their cooperation and support throughout the operation.
It particularly commended residents of Marmara Village in Sumaila Local Government Area for their hospitality, noting that they provided food and drinks to officers passing through the community and offered prayers for their safety.
The commissioner urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police, particularly on suspicious persons and movements.
He advised residents to report security concerns to the nearest police station or contact the command through its emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575 and 09029292926.
