The Kano State Police Command has intercepted suspected explosive materials and illicit drugs in two separate operations across metropolitan areas of the state.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, officers attached to the Rijiyar Lemo Police Division acted on the directive of the Commissioner of Police and executed a search warrant at a residence in Tudun Bojuwa Quarters, Fagge Local Government Area.
“During the search, officers recovered two large sacks containing items suspected to be explosive-related materials and hard drugs,” Kiyawa said.
He explained that experts from the command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear unit were deployed to identify the items.
“Preliminary findings showed that one sack contained six rolls of detonating cords, while the other held 20 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis sativa and 220 sachets of suspected Exol tablets,” he added, noting that investigations were ongoing.
In a second operation, Kiyawa said officers from the Anti-Thuggery Unit, acting on intelligence-led surveillance, intercepted a commercial tricycle rider at Sani Mainagge Quarters in Gwale Local Government Area.
“The rider was found with three bags containing suspected heavy materials,” he said. “Our EOD-CBRN experts examined the items and discovered 3,700 pieces of electric detonators.”
Police investigations led to the arrest of a suspect, identified as Ibrahim Garba, also known as ‘Manyan Baki’, a 49-year-old from Zamfara State. Kiyawa disclosed that the suspect allegedly confessed to facilitating the movement of the materials from Nasarawa State to other destinations.
Reacting to the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, commended the officers for their professionalism and vigilance.
“These successes reflect our commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Kano State,” Bakori said.
He urged residents to remain alert and cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious movements or items. “Members of the public should avoid touching any suspicious object, keep a safe distance, and immediately inform the nearest police station or use the command’s emergency lines,” Kiyawa added.
The police said a comprehensive investigation has been launched to uncover those behind the movement and intended use of the intercepted materials.
