Kano State Police Command said it has arrested thugs (Yan Daba) carrying dangerous weapons who attacked and vandalized the office of Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North) along Maiduguri Road Kano.
The spokesman of the command DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said the suspects were arrested on Thursday after a report was received.
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“On the receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi raised and instructed teams of Operation Puff Adder to move to the scene, restore normalcy and arrest the culprits.
“The teams immediately swung in to action. Thirteen (13) suspected thugs (Yan Daba) were arrested and the following exhibits recovered from them.
i. 34 Dangerous Weapons
ii. 23 Clubs (Gora)
iii. 2 Gallons of Suspected PMS (Petrol)
iv. 1 Parcel and 30 Pieces of Dried Leaves Suspected to be Indian Hemp
v. 24 Sachets of Diazapam Tablets
vi. 4 Pieces of Red Sun Solution
vii. 1 Mobile Phone
viii. 2 Ceiling Fans
ix. Bunch of Charms.
“Normalcy was immediately restored and situation under control. Investigation has commenced and suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.
“The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi warns that, criminals will have no hiding place in Kano State. They are advice to either repent or leave the State completely. Otherwise, they will be arrested and face the full wrath of Law.
“He thanked the good people of Kano State for their prayers, encouragement, continuous support and cooperation. He urged residents to pray for the State, the Nation and report incidences to the nearest Police Station and not to take laws into their hands.
“Rigorous patrol and raids of criminal hideouts and black spots will continue throughout the State, as the Command will sustain the ongoing “Operation Puff Adder”.
“In case of emergencies, the Command can be contacted via; 08032419754, 08123821575, 08076091271 or log into the “NPF Rescue Me” Application available on Play Store.”
