Kano Police Nab wanted Thug, 14 other alleged criminals

The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Inuwa Zakari, ‘m’, popularly known as “Gundura”, 24 years old,

In the same development an additional 14 other criminals were also arrested during clearance operations conducted between the 25th and 27th of October, 2024.

This was made known in a press released on Tuesday signed by the State PPRO

Kano PPRO, Abdullahi Haruna, said Gundura is in the Command’s list of notorious criminals terrorizing the State Metropolis.

“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”.

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“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”.

He continued that the public should be aware that there is no room for criminal activities in the state.

“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”.

Accordingly, Abdullahi made known that investigation is going on regards the alleged crminals.

“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”.