As part of an ongoing crackdown on criminal groups throughout the state, the Kaduna Police Command reported that it has arrested no fewer than 182 individuals and seized firearms, ammunition, and illegal drugs.  

According to DSP Mansir Hassan, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the operation was conducted in several raids on criminal hideouts and dark spots around the state between June 9 and June 13. 

 DSP Hassan in a statement said the operation, directed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, was aimed at restoring public confidence and fighting insecurity.

“On June 13, 2025, our officers raided Rigasa community and recovered hard drugs and large quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. We also seized an AK-47 magazine loaded with 31 rounds of live ammunition, abandoned by fleeing suspects during a hot chase at Rafin Guza,” the statement added.

In a further development, the PPRO reported that Ziya U. Abdullah, 35, was taken into custody by police officers from Kakuri Division after he tried to sell a suspected stolen car.  Later, he helped police apprehend Bashir Usman, also known as Yellow, who was his suspected collaborator.

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