The Kano State Police Command has arrested over 1545 bandits, thugs and 38 notorious drug dealers in the past nine months ago.
The Commissioner of Police (CP), in charge of Kano Command, Mr. Habu Sani, disclosed this while receiving the Executive Director of League for Societal Protection Against Drug Abuse, Ambassador Maryam Hassan, in his office in Kano.
He promised never relent in ensuring that lives and property of Kano residents are protected.
CP Habu however, commended Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for his consistent support to the Command, which has encouraged police in the state to remain steadfast in the fight against crime.
According to him, “on my arrival to the Command on November 21, 2019, having received briefs from departmental heads and the State crime-mapped, I immediately launched the Police Campaign Against Daba, Drug Abuse and other Vices (POCADOV) which led to the serene atmosphere being enjoyed in the state today.”
He further stated that, “so far, 38 drug dealers
and 1545 thugs (‘Yan-Daba) were arrested and charged to court. 1555 machetes; 56 bags, 1689 parcels of Indian Hemp; 11 Cartons of Codiene; 11 drums of Suck & Die; 518 cartons of other intoxicating substances, etc, were recovered.”
He commended the group for the visit and assured that the Command is ready to partner with them in fighting the menace of Drug Abuse.
Earlier, Ambassador Maryam commended CP Habu for his efforts and successes recorded in combating drug abuse and thuggery in the State.
According to her, the purpose of the visit was to appreciate the Command for the successes recorded in fighting all criminal activities in the state, especially, the menace of drug abuse and thuggery which has been reduced to the barest minimum since CP assumed duty.
She further stated that, “there is relationship between drug abuse and crime, including rape. With the strategies and crime-analysis we witnessed in the Command, we are sure that the Command can overcome any security challenge. Therefore, we are ready to give all the necessary support and cooperation.”
She also presented handbooks for public sensitization on drug abuse to the Commissioner of Police
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