The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano.
According to him, the arrests were made during a statewide operation conducted between June 5 and June 7 across all 44 local government areas of the state.
Bakori explained that the intelligence-led exercise targeted identified criminal hideouts, black spots and drug distribution centres as part of efforts to dismantle criminal networks and curb the spread of illicit substances.
He said 187 of the suspects were arrested during the three-day clearance operation, while the remaining suspects were apprehended through previous raids and ongoing investigations.
The police commissioner noted that all suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and would be prosecuted where sufficient evidence is established.
During the operation, security operatives also recovered 270 dangerous weapons, including knives, cutlasses and clubs.
Large quantities of illicit drugs and substances were also seized, including Cannabis Sativa, Exol tablets and a locally brewed intoxicating mixture commonly known as “Suck and Die.”
Bakori attributed the success of the operation to the activities of Operation Kukan Kura and the recently established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), which he said have enhanced tactical response capabilities and visibility policing across the state.
“No form of criminality will be tolerated in Kano State. All suspects in custody will be subjected to due process, and we will continue to intensify operations until criminal activities become untenable,” he said.
The police commissioner commended the Kano State Government for its continued support and urged residents to assist security agencies with credible information.
He assured members of the public that all information provided to the police would be treated with strict confidentiality.
Bakori also warned criminal elements to stay away from the state, stressing that the command remains committed to protecting lives and property while strengthening community-based policing initiatives.
