Weapon recovered from the suspected criminals in Kaduna
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna –
Kaduna State Police Command has successfully arrested 27 suspected criminals and recovered a significant cache of dangerous weapons and hard drugs in a series of joint operations with the military, DSS, and vigilante groups.
The operation, conducted on June 8, 2025, targeted criminal elements in Kawo and its surroundings.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the joint tactical operation was launched at about 8:30 pm, leading to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of exhibits.
“The Command has conducted a series of raiding in a joint operation with the military, DSS, Kadgis, and the vigilante within Kawo area and its surroundings, leading to the arrest of numerous suspects and the recovery of dangerous weapons,” Hassan stated.
The police recovered a range of dangerous weapons, including knives, axes, and cutlasses.
Additionally, large quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and other hard drugs were seized from the suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order across the state.
“Kaduna remains a peaceful state, and the Police will not allow miscreants or criminally minded individuals to destabilize the peace,” Muhammad emphasized.
“Anyone with intentions to cause violence or disrupt public order is strongly advised to desist or vacate the state, as the Police will continue to clamp down on miscreants and give them no breathing space within the state.”
