The Kano Police Command said it had summoned 52 suspected leaders of criminal activities for discussions in the Kiru Local Government Area of the state.
A statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano, said Police Commissioner Hussein Gumel, at a meeting with the Kwanar Dangora community in Kiru Local Government Area, urged critical stakeholders to intensify efforts in collaborating with the police to enhance the security of lives and property in the state.
According to the statement, the commissioner called on the community to work with the police to carefully profile 52 suspected criminal arrowheads living in the surrounding areas, adding that so far, 52 suspected criminals have been identified as being behind the increase in insecurity and related criminal activities in the area.
After the meeting, Gumel led a patrol along the Kano-Kaduna expressway and assessed security deployments, manpower gaps and the state of police equipment.
He appreciated the local government chairmen, district heads and other key stakeholders for their continuous support and contribution to the police in ensuring peace and security currently being enjoyed at Kiru, Kwanar Dangora and the state at large.
Gumel assured the residents that the Police Command would remain committed to fighting crime and providing a safe and secure environment for everyone to enjoy in all parts of the state.
Police identify, question 52 criminal arrowheads in Kano
