Wednesday, October 21, 2026 -The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly possessing a locally made pistol, ammunition and other dangerous weapons along the Nguru–Birniwa Road in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam,
disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists.
He said the suspects were arrested by operatives of
Operation Salama on October 14, 2026, at about 4:30 pm during a security
operation along the road.
According to him, "the suspects were identified as
Bello Juli, 22; Abdullahi Yakubu, 30; and Bashir Muhammad, 25, all residents of
Kyarana Settlement in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State."
"Items recovered from the suspects include one
fabricated pistol, three locally made bullets, machetes, bows and arrows, and
gunpowder," he said.
Shiisu explained that the suspects were subsequently
arraigned in court after investigations conducted by the State Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse.
He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala,
commended the operatives for their vigilance and commitment to combating crime
in the state.
The commissioner also directed officers and men of the
command to intensify intelligence-led operations and regular patrols to prevent
criminal activities.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious
movements and activities to the nearest police station.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives
and property and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.
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