- Command hands over the recovered illicit drugs to NDLEA for further investigation
The Kano State Police Command is pleased to announce another significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety and security of lives and property across the State.
In a commendable operation, the Command’s operatives successfully arrested notorious armed robbery suspects, Nura Sani, ‘m’, 20 years of Zango Town, Bauchi State, and Ibrahim Lawan, ‘m’, 35 years of Katsina State.
The suspects were apprehended following a daring robbery incident on 14th September 2025 at Tokarawa Quarters, where they stormed a residence, armed with dangerous weapons, and made away with a Mercedes Benz GLK valued at N26,500,000, along with phones and other valuables.
In a related operation, the Command’s operatives in Jalli Village, Dawakin Tofa LGA recovered 540 packets of suspected Pregabalin capsules valued at Forty Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N40,500,000).
Additionally, on 30th September 2025, at about 1115hrs, a Surveillance team intercepted two suspects, Alhaji Isyaku Babayo ‘M’ of K/Mazugal and Mohd Ahmed ‘M’ of Dorayi Babba, at the Trailer Park in Dangauro.
The suspects were found in possession of seven (07) bags of suspected liquid intoxicant, commonly known as “Akuskura.” Each bag contained 350 bottles, totaling 2,450 bottles, with an estimated value of Two Million Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (₦2,450,000).
In the spirit of inter-agency collaboration, the Command has handed over the recovered cases, including suspects and over N120,000,000 worth of suspected Tramadol, Pregabalin, and Cannabis Sativa to the NDLEA, Kano Command, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP I. A. Bakori, PhD, commends the bravery and professionalism of the officers involved in these operations. Efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest other suspects at large and recover all stolen items.
He further appreciates the unwavering support and cooperation of the public and reiterates its commitment to working together to build a safer, more secure Kano State.
SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA,
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police,
Kano State Police Command
