The Commissioner of Police, noted that reforms by the Inspector General of Police, on public trust, accountability, technology, intelligence-led policing, synergy, VCRU, and improved welfare have strengthened the Command’s capacity to respond to crime and build trust with communities and stakeholders.
Five suspected notorious armed robbers are cooling their heels at the Bompai police headquarters, Kano following their arrest at Jajaye village, in Rogo Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects identified as Basiru Ibrahim, 25 years; Saidu Madaki, 23 years; Sa’adu Ibrahim, 25, Lawan Yusuf, 24, and Muktar Salisu, 21 were arrested on August 13 following credible intelligence report received by operatives of Rogo Police Division.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects have been involved in four different cases of criminal trespass, criminal conspiracy, and armed robbery within Jajaye Village and its environs, which resulted in various degrees of grievous injuries to victims.
They also confessed to having stolen about five motorcycles and other valuable properties.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the feat indicated a significant breakthrough in the fight against crime across the state.
“These achievements are in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Rilwan Disu on robust community policing engagements, sustained intelligence-led policing, and proactive crime prevention strategies,” he added.
According to him, on the same date, August 13, 2026, information from a patriotic member of the public led operatives of Dorayi Babba Division to Rijiyar Zaki Motor Park.
Upon search, one Tokarev Pistol with loaded 48 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition was recovered from a suspicious parcel of luggage.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to having bought the firearm and ammunition from another state and was forwarding the same to someone in another state.
Investigation is ongoing to trail and apprehend other accomplices in the illegal arms supply chain.
