Police arrest three suspects with pistol, ammunition in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly possessing a locally made pistol, ammunition and other dangerous weapons along the Nguru–Birniwa Road in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists.
He said the suspects were arrested by operatives of Operation Salama on October 14, 2026, at about 4:30 pm during a security operation along the road.
According to him, "the suspects were identified as Bello Juli, 22; Abdullahi Yakubu, 30; and Bashir Muhammad, 25, all residents of Kyarana Settlement in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State."
"Items recovered from the suspects include one fabricated pistol, three locally made bullets, machetes, bows and arrows, and gunpowder," he said.
Shiisu explained that the suspects were subsequently arraigned in court after investigations conducted by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse.
He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, commended the operatives for their vigilance and commitment to combating crime in the state.
The commissioner also directed officers and men of the command to intensify intelligence-led operations and regular patrols to prevent criminal activities.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements and activities to the nearest police station.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.
Police arrest three suspects with pistol, ammunition in Jigawa