Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria31 Suspects Arrested In Kano For Alleged Substance Abuse,, Thuggery 

The fight against thuggery and substance abuse by the Kano State Joint Task Force Committee on Security Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation has yielded positive results with the arrest of 31 suspects during a series of coordinated raids across key areas in the state.

Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, chairman of the task force while speaking on the operations that took place between May 10 and May 14, targeted known criminal hideouts in Dorayi, Ja’in, Sharada, Unguwar Dabai, Dukawa, Kabuga, Kofar Mata, and surrounding communities, emphasizing the committee’s long-term vision.

He said those apprehended were notorious thugs in Dorayi Quarters, including Dan Abba, Bola, Baka Kashi, Ramos, Abba Maciji, and Abdul Baki.

According to Dr. Kofar Mata, these individuals have been central figures in the long-running security crisis in the area.

“This operation has struck at the heart of criminal activities in Dorayi and its environs.

“The identification and arrest of these individuals, some of whom are known to have terrorized their neighborhoods for years, marks a turning point in our fight against insecurity and youth involvement in violent crimes.”

Creating a drug-free and peaceful Kano is our mission. “We are determined to clean up Kano’s streets and give our youths a chance at rehabilitation.

“The intelligence-led raids resulted in the arrest of 25 suspected thugs and six alleged drug dealers.

According to him, items recovered from the suspects included four Dane guns, nine knives and cutlasses, three clubs (gora), three and a half parcels of suspected cannabis (wiwi), 173 pieces of suspected Exol tablets, and other illicit drugs.

“The 25 suspects have already been charged and remanded by Magistrate Court Number 16 along Zungeru Road, Kano. The six drug suspects, including a notorious dealer identified as Rabi’u Hamza, have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution,” he added.

Dr. Kofar Mata expressed optimism that the operation would help restore lasting peace in communities affected by youth-led violence.

He reaffirmed the task force’s commitment to sustaining the momentum of the security operations.

“There is no doubt that the removal of these elements from Dorayi will help bring an end to thuggery-related violence that has plagued the area for more than two decades.

“Our mission is clear — to create a drug-free, secure, and peaceful environment for all citizens of Kano State.

“We remain steadfast and resolute in our efforts. The committee, which brings together security agencies and government functionaries, is committed to restoring peace to Kano communities,” he said.

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)

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