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.
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‎The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists.
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‎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.
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‎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.”
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‎”Items recovered from the suspects include one fabricated pistol, three locally made bullets, machetes, bows and arrows, and gunpowder,” he said.
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‎Shiisu explained that the suspects were subsequently arraigned in court after investigations conducted by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse.
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‎He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, commended the operatives for their vigilance and commitment to combating crime in the state.
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‎The commissioner also directed officers and men of the command to intensify intelligence-led operations and regular patrols to prevent criminal activities.
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‎He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements and activities to the nearest police station.
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‎The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.