The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel says the Command is set to smoke out the ‘enemies of peace’ from their hideouts accriss the state.
Acting on the promise, he on Saturday, also detailed a special convoy on sensitization patrol, aimed at flushing out identified arrowheads.
According to him, the move is “in response to the recent upsurge in thuggery and related crimes around Dala Jakara, Kwakwachi and environs.”
The convoy carried out coordinated sensitization operations campaigns in some locations of the metropolis, with a view “to build confidence of the populace and give them the assurance that the police have the capacity to provide the desired safety and security to be enjoyed by all residents and the assistance of restoring the peace at the affected areas.”
The convoy, which consisted of trained police officers and the specialized units of the Command, went round nooks and the crannies of the volatile spots as part of proactive measures put in place to dismantle the criminal networks that have been responsible for the increased thuggery and related crimes in the area.
During the patrol, the spokesperson of the Command, Abdullahi Kiyawa engaged the residents of the identified areas, raised their awareness about the behind-the-scenes activities of those criminals.
He also encouraged them to cooperate with the Police Command by working together towards fishing them out, while emphasizing that the community’s cooperation and collaboration play a vital role in fostering a safe and secure environment.
The Police assured members of the public of the ongoing efforts towards maintaining law and order in the State.
