The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a bandit syndicate during a midnight raid in the Farin Ruwa community of Shanono Local Government Area.
Confirming the arrest, the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the operation was carried out around 2 a.m. on Friday by a joint team of operatives from the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad and Shanono Division, following credible intelligence from residents.
Bakori disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, noting that the suspects were allegedly collaborating with bandits attempting to infiltrate Kano State.
“The vigilance and cooperation of the Farin Ruwa community played a crucial role in the success of the operation,” the commissioner said.
He assured that an investigation had commenced to expose other members of the syndicate and dismantle their network.
Bakori also appealed to residents to remain alert and report suspicious movements or individuals to security agencies, emphasizing that intelligence sharing remains key to sustaining public safety.
“We urge residents to remain watchful and continue to support the police with useful information that will aid ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements,” he added.
In a related development, the police commissioner said the command had begun engaging key stakeholders to resolve clashes between herders and farmers in Barebari Ward, Makoda Local Government Area.
According to him, meetings chaired by the Area Commander of Dambatta, ACP Mohammed Gwarzo, and a follow-up session presided over by him at the command headquarters, were held to find lasting solutions to the dispute.
“The command remains committed to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property, and ensuring that Kano State remains safe for all,” Bakori reaffirmed.
He reiterated the readiness of the police to sustain ongoing operations across the state, pledging that the command would not relent in its drive to curb insecurity and protect residents.
