Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press,
It is my pleasure to welcome you once again to Bompai, the Headquarters of Kano State Police Command. This press briefing is to update you on the current security situation in Kano State as well as highlighting the Command’s recent operational successes, particularly through the “Operation Kukan Kura” initiative, which has played a pivotal role in reclaiming public spaces from criminal elements.
- In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, on community-centered policing, the Kano State Police Command intensified its efforts through the implementation of “Operation Kukan Kura”, which incorporates both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches. This initiative is designed to foster active public participation in policing and collaborative approach to addressing criminal activities.
- “Operation Kukan Kura” engages communities as active stakeholders in policing efforts, leveraging their unique positions as the eyes and ears of the Police within neighborhoods. This approach akin to community policing, has yielded remarkable results, particularly a significant reduction in thuggery-related crimes (Fadan-Daba) across the State. The steady decline in these crimes underscores the effectiveness of this strategy and the vital role played by community members in supporting its implementation.
- Within the month of August 2025, the Command achieved notable operational successes, including the arrest of one hundred and seven(107) suspects involved in various major crimes such as armed robbery, illicit drug trafficking, motor vehicle and motorcycle theft, thuggery, and other social vices. A summary of these achievements is as follows:
ARRESTS
i. Eight (8) Armed Robbery Suspects
ii. Eight (8) Suspected Kidnappers
iii. Three (3) Human Trafficking Suspects
iv. Fourteen (14) Suspected Drug Dealers
v. Two (2) Suspected Motor Vehicle Thieves
v. Six (6) Motorcycle Thieves
vi. Five (5) Suspected Thieves
vii. Sixty-One (61) Suspected Thugs (Yan-Daba)
RESCUE
i. One (1) Human Trafficking Victim
RECOVERIES
i. One (1) AK-47 Rifle, Seven (7) Fabricated Guns, Eleven (11) Live Ammunition
ii. Seven (7) Motor Vehicles
iii. Eight (8) Motorcycles
iv. Seven (7) Cows
v. One Hundred and Two (102) Cutlasses, Seventy-Four (74) Knives
vi. One Hundred and Eleven (111) Parcels, Four Hundred and Fifty-eight (458) Wraps of Dried Leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.
vii. Two Hundred and Eleven (211) Pieces of suspected Rubber Solutions.
viii. Two Hundred and Fifty-seven (257) Bottles of suspected Suck & Die
xi. Five (5) Packets, Twenty-one (21) Pieces of suspected Exol Tablets.
x. Twenty (20) Sachets, Thirteen (13) Pieces of suspected Diazepam Tablets.
xi. Forty-four Dealers of Kampala Textile Materials
xii. Fifty-nine (59) Mobile Phones
xiii. Three (3) POS Machines
xiv. Seventeen (17) Opay Instant Debit Cards
xv. Three (3) MP3 Players, etc
From the launch of ‘Operation Kukan Kura’ on 1st July, 2025 to date, a total of four hundred and sevnty three (473) dangerous weapons, and a large quantity of illicit drugs have been recovered.
- We commend our officers for their selfless service, even as we continue to remain committed to refining our strategies and leveraging community collaboration, technological resources, and operational capabilities to tackle any likely emerging security challenges. We will continue to adapt and innovate our approaches to stay ahead of criminal elements and maintain peace and stability in the State.
- I would like to express my sincere appreciation to you , the members of the Press, and law-abiding people of Kano State for your cooperations, vigilance, and support. Their willingness to share information and report suspicious activities has greatly amplified our capacity to maintain peace and security.
- I urge all Kano residents to partner with the Police and report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station or the Command’s emergency contact numbers.
- Thank you for your attention.
