On Tuesday, the Kaduna Police Command announced that it had detained 350 alleged criminals who were terrorizing the state’s citizens.
Speaking about the suspects at the Kaduna Police Command Headquarters, DSC Mohammed Jalige, the state’s police public relations officer, said that after the public outcry about the nefarious activities of these criminal elements, also known as “sara suka,” operating within the city center, the command had started a serious manhunt on the criminals.
He claims that the courageous perseverance of the staff has produced a successful outcome because the suspects were found to be in possession of the following exhibits: illegal substances, 57 bags of dried leaves thought to be Indian hemp, weighing 1710kg, stolen phones, sharp knives, scissors, and cudgels.
Master keys, different-brand automobiles, and motorcycles are among the additional goods found.
He stated that while some suspects have been charged in court, others are the subject of a covert investigation, adding that after the investigation, they would also be charged in a court with appropriate authority.
“It is worthy of mention that miscreants who have adopted a new modus operandi in disposing of law-abiding citizens’ valuables by spraying a substance suspected to be acid on their victims, especially in Malali and Badarawa general areas, have equally been arrested and are currently undergoing investigation,” the official said.
He said that the state leadership reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the security and safety of the state’s law-abiding citizens and issued a warning that there is nowhere for criminals to hide in the state.
In addition to thanking the state’s citizens for their unwavering support, without which the accomplishment and achievement would not have been recorded, he gave criminals the option of repenting or leaving the state entirely.
He pleaded with them to be steadfast and always report illicit activity to the local police station rather than enforcing the law themselves.
