The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly possessing a domestically made pistol, ammunition and different harmful weapons alongside the Nguru–Birniwa Road in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a press release issued to journalists.
He mentioned the suspects have been arrested by operatives of Operation Salama on October 14, 2026, at about 4:30 pm throughout a safety operation alongside the street.
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 mentioned.
Shiisu defined that the suspects have been subsequently arraigned in courtroom after investigations carried out by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse.
He mentioned the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, counseled the operatives for his or her vigilance and dedication to combating crime in the state.
The commissioner additionally directed officers and males of the command to accentuate intelligence-led operations and common patrols to stop felony actions.
He urged residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions and actions to the closest police station.
The command reaffirmed its dedication to defending lives and property and guaranteeing the security of residents throughout the state.
