The Kano State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of no fewer than 107 suspects involved in a range of serious criminal activities.
Speaking to journalists at the Bompai Police Headquarters, the State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, revealed that the suspects were apprehended for crimes including armed robbery, illicit drug trafficking, motor vehicle and motorcycle theft, thuggery, and other social vices.
CP Bakori attributed the success to the newly launched initiative, “Operation Kukan Kura”, noting that the arrests were made within just one month of the operation’s commencement. He further highlighted a steady decline in crimes such as thuggery, emphasizing the effectiveness of the strategy.
“In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on community-centered policing, the Kano State Police Command intensified its efforts through the implementation of ‘Operation Kukan Kura’, which incorporates both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches. This initiative is designed to foster active public participation in policing and a collaborative approach to addressing criminal activities,” CP Bakori explained.
He added, “Operation Kukan Kura’ engages communities as active stakeholders in policing efforts, leveraging their unique positions as the eyes and ears of the Police within neighborhoods. This approach, akin to community policing, has yielded remarkable results, particularly a significant reduction in thuggery-related crimes (Fadan-Daba) across the State. The steady decline in these crimes underscores the effectiveness of this strategy and the vital role played by community members in supporting its implementation.”
Detailing the operational achievements, CP Bakori said, “Within the month of August 2025, the Command achieved notable operational successes, including the arrest of one hundred and seven (107) suspects involved in various major crimes such as armed robbery, illicit drug trafficking, motor vehicle and motorcycle theft, thuggery, and other social vices.
A summary of these achievements is as follows:
Eight (8) Armed Robbery Suspects
Eight (8) Suspected Kidnappers
Three (3) Human Trafficking Suspects
Fourteen (14) Suspected Drug Dealers
Two (2) Suspected Motor Vehicle Thieves
Six (6) Motorcycle Thieves
Five (5) Suspected Thieves
Sixty-One (61) Suspected Thugs (Yan-Daba)”
He also highlighted the items recovered during the operation, “The command has rescued one Human Trafficking Victim, recovered One (1) AK-47 Rifle, Seven (7) Fabricated Guns, Eleven (11) Live Ammunition, Seven (7) Motor Vehicles, Eight (8) Motorcycles, One Hundred and Two (102) Cutlasses, Seventy-Four (74) Knives, One Hundred and Eleven (111) Parcels, Four Hundred and Fifty-eight (458) Wraps of Dried Leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and Fifty-nine (59) Mobile Phones among others.
From the launch of ‘Operation Kukan Kura’ on 1st July, 2025, to date, a total of four hundred and seventy three (473) dangerous weapons, and a large quantity of illicit drugs have been recovered.”
CP Bakori commended the officers for their dedication, while emphasizing the Command’s commitment to refining strategies and leveraging community collaboration, technology, and operational capabilities to address emerging security threats.
“We will continue to adapt and innovate our approaches to stay ahead of criminal elements and maintain peace and stability in the State,” he said.
The Commissioner urged Kano residents to continue partnering with the Police by reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station or the Command’s emergency contact numbers.
