The Kano Police Command said it has arrested 220 suspected criminals over alleged robbery and possession of dangerous weapons from March 29 to April 1 across the State.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Haruna Abdullahi, stated this while presenting the suspects to journalist Tuesday
He said during the raids of criminal hideouts and black spots in the state the suspects were arrested moving about in the communities posing security challenges and threats to members of the public.
He maintained that the suspects were found dealing with hard drugs and possession of dangerous weapons and have confessed to the crime.
He said the suspects would be charged to court for prosecution, adding that raids of such hideouts will continue throughout the state until all criminal suspects are arrested and brought before the law.
DSP Haruna Abdullahi called on the general public to redouble their efforts in cooperating with the command and report any person suspected to be member of any criminal gang.
