Garba stated that the command has arrested 873 suspects and recovered a large quantity of exhibits since August 1. So far, 600 suspects have been prosecuted for various offenses, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief, and arson. Additionally, 150 suspects have been arrested and prosecuted forviolating the curfew enforced by the Kano State Government.
Six suspects linked to masterminding the destruction, arson, and looting of the Kano Printing Press (KPP) are undergoing investigation. Another 41 suspects were apprehended for major crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and car theft.
The police recovered items including two AK-47 rifles and substantial properties looted from government and public buildings, including the Audu Bako Secretariat, NCC Office, High Court Complexes, Kano Printing Press, and supermarkets.
Despite challenges posed by the recent protest, the Police Command has achieved significant successes in crime prevention, management, and control. These include the arrest of suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, car thieves, human traffickers, and drug dealers, as well as the rescue of 13 trafficking victims.”
