It was gathered by Hobnob News reports that the police in kano state were relentless within the last one month in combating violent crimes, especially human trafficking, kidnapping for ransom, motor vehicle theft, and associated criminal activities across the state.
The state commissioner of police Muhammad Hussaini Gumel has revealed.
The state commissioner of police Muhammad Hussaini Gumel has revealed.
Gumel revealed many remarkable success stories achieved by the State Police Command in curbing criminal activities as well as promoting the well-being of residents and the overall peace and security of kano State.
According to Hobnob News reports, the Police in the area of tackling offences with references to human trafficking that includes transaction of minors, has conducted several intelligence-led operations through the cycle of inter-state trafficking syndicates that hibernates in the localities of Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, Lagos, Delta, Anambra, Imo States and others were identified and dismantled.
In this commitment, a total of nine suspects were arrested with seven victims who are mostly minors being rescued from the clutches of this harrowing criminal activities.
Apparently, it was through diligent investigations by dedicated teams of officers according to the commissioner that the operations of criminal networks which have been in existence for more than 10 years were identified.
Gumel while assuring the public that his Command has put in place reinforced security measures to end this kind of sensitive illegal acts once and for all also reiterates the Command’s commitment in demonstrating its exceptional prowess in tackling all forms of crimes headlong.
Apparently, eleven arrowheads of kidnapping network were apprehended with two more victims being rescued.
Gumel stated that “it is our Intention to collaborate further with the state government to ensure that all the abducted children are safely returned to their original family members.” Gumel said that these efforts have not only sent a powerful message but will further deter potential criminals and reinforce the notion that the police Command will not tolerate any form of criminality that poses a threat to the safety and well-being of its residents.
“The Police Command has resolutely tackled the menace of motor vehicle theft through the use of innovative strategies such as the application of technical equipment in surveillance and consistently embarking on more intelligence-led operations.” He added
Based on the incidences of motor vehicle thefts, which CP Gumel said a total of eleven suspects were arrested in the last six days, with recovery from them two Revolver Pistols and five stolen vehicles explaining that the trend has significantly reduced because of the recent dismantling of a cross-border motor vehicles armed robbery syndicate.
The Nine suspects were arrested and thirty-nine stolen mobile phones, some stolen motorcycles, thirty-three ATM cards, and some dangerous weapons were recovered from them in a separate operations.
The Police Command would like to express its gratitude to all the media outlets in the state for their consistent support, timely and accurate information dissemination to the public.
We are still urging the media to continue working with the Police Command in spreading more awareness about the efforts we are making towards combating crimes and ensuring the safety of all residents in Kano State.
“This robust synergy amongst the police, sister security agencies, and the community being promoted by the media no doubt has resulted in these remarkable achievements.”
He thanked everyone for their commitment to prayers, understanding, encouragement, continuous support, and cooperation.
He also urged citizens to keep reporting any suspicious movement of persons or items they come across to the nearest Police Station or through any of the following emergency contacts:
08032419754,
08123821575,
09029292926,
Another way is by logging in to the NPF Rescue Me Application available on Google Play Store, or through the following Online Media Platforms:
Facebook: Kano State Police Command
Twitter: Kano State Police Command (@KanoPoliceNG)
Instagram: Kano State Police Command
Tiktok: Kano State Police Command.
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