Kaduna State Police Command said its operatives have detained no fewer than 580 suspects for various offences from December 31, 2024 till date.
The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu announced this at a press briefing yesterday in Kaduna.
Rabiu said, “Since my assumption of duty in Kaduna State, my primary focus has been ensuring the safety and security of residents and their properties.
“From December 31, 2024 till date, Kaduna State Command has recorded significant success in our fight against crimes.
“Through intelligence-driven operations, synergy with sister security agencies and collaboration with communities to achieve safety and security, we have recorded tremendous success.”
Rabiu said the suspects include suspected kidnappers, phone snatchers, armed robbers, car thieves, motorcycle snatchers, other suspects involved in rape cases and the receivers of stolen goods.
He said within the period under review, the command rescued 30 kidnapped victims who have since been reunited with their families.
The commissioner also disclosed that the command had recovered stolen properties and illegal weapons.
They include 34 stolen motorcycles, 10 stolen vehicles, one submachine gun, four AK-47 rifles, two pistols and 28 rounds of live ammunition with five magazines.
Others include 52 rustled cows, four sledge hammers and 20 bags of dried leaves suspected to be marijuana.
Rabiu said,”I want to assure the good people that the state is safe while we are working tirelessly to sustain and improve the security situation across every nook and cranny.”
He warned criminal elements that Kaduna State is no longer a safe haven for them.
“We will continue to strengthen our intelligence network, improve response capabilities and collaborate with sister security agencies to dismantle all criminal syndicates,” Rabiu vowed.
He urged residents to remain law-abiding and support the police by providing timely and credible information.
“Security is a collective responsibility and together, we can build a safer and more peaceful Kaduna State,” he said.
Rabiu appreciated the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, for the confidence he has in him and his team.
The commissioner also thanked Governor Uba Sani for his continuous logistics and moral support to the command. (NAN)
