Kano Police Arrest 4 Suspected Bandits, Recover Arms and Cash

Kano Police Arrest 4 Suspected Bandits, Recover Arms and Cash

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Force in Kano has apprehended four individuals suspected of banditry and recovered a cache of weapons and cash, according to intelligence sources.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three Police, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted operation on March 6, 2025, at approximately 1600 hours.

The sources said that the Operation led by the Officer-in-Charge of Jarkuka Outpost, Mariri Division, resulted in the arrest of the following suspects: Shukurana Salihu, 25, from Katsina State, Rabi’u Dahiru, 35, from Katsina State, Ya’u Idris, 30, from Katsina State and Muktar Sani, from Yandodo Hotoro Quarters, Kano State

The suspects were found in possession of: Three locally made revolver pistols, two cutlasses, twelve live ammunition of various calibres, three cartridges, four knives, four mobile phones, twenty-four pellets and a vigilante group identity card

The sources explained that the Command has intensified its efforts to combat criminal activities in the region, noting that in a related development, the Command recently arrested three suspected car thieves and recovered two stolen vehicles.

According to the sources, Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon completion.

Kano Police Arrest 4 Suspected Bandits, Recover Arms and Cash