…14 suspects arrested during clearance operations conducted between the 25th-27th of October
Juliana Francis
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 24-year-old Inuwa Zakari, a.k.a Gundura, for cutting off the hand of a vigilante Commander and vandalising vehicles of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Police said that the suspect has been on the Command’s list of notorious criminals terrorising the State Metropolis.
The Command’s spokesman, a Superintendent of Police, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said that 14 other criminals were arrested during clearance operations conducted between the 25th and 27th of October, 2024. Gundura was identified as the assailant who conspired with some others, attacked a Vigilante Commander, inflicted life-threatening injury on him by cutting his hand, and also damaged a police vehicle in a separate incident.
Kiyawa further said: “The arrest follows the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba to all the Tactical Commanders to launch aggressive operations on thuggery activities, ensure round-the-clock visibility patrols and also widen the scope of Intelligence gathering.
“The diligent efforts of the Command send a clear message that thuggery and other violent criminal activities will not be tolerated in the State. Members of the public should note that our commitment to maintaining law and order remains unwavering, and the Police will continue to work tirelessly to safeguard and protect all residents from such threats.
“The suspects are currently undergoing discreet investigation at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), after which they will be charged to court to face the full wrath of the law.
“The Commissioner of Police appreciates the good people of Kano State for their continued support, cooperation and prayers. He further urged everyone to keep reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station or through the following Kano State Police Command emergency contact numbers, 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.”
