The Police Command in Kano State has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and ammunition as part of its crime control efforts.
The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano.
According to Kiyawa, operatives of the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Base in Dorayi acted on credible intelligence to arrest the suspects at Bachirawa quarters in Kano State.
He said the suspects confessed to involvement in several armed robbery incidents within Kano Metropolis, alongside other members of the group.
Kiyawa added that two additional suspects were also arrested during the operation.
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“The police recovered a Beretta pistol with breach No. 2322892, a fabricated Beretta pistol, and 23 rounds of 9mm live ammunition from them,” he said.
Kiyawa said the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, commended the officers for their commitment and thanked members of the public for their support and cooperation.
He added that investigations into the case are ongoing.
The command urged residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.
(NAN)
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