The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered a locally made pistol, three locally made bullets and other dangerous weapons along Nguru-Birniwa Road.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Dutse, the state capital, on Tuesday.
Adam said the suspects were arrested by operatives of Operation Salama during a security operation along the road on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at about 4:30 pm.
He said, “The suspects were arrested by operatives of Operation Salama on Wednesday, 14th October, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., during a security operation along Nguru-Birniwa Road.”
According to him, the suspects are Bello Juli, 22; Abdullahi Yakubu, 30; and Bashir Mohd, 25.
He disclosed that, “All three suspects are residents of Kyarana Settlement, Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State.”
Adam listed the items recovered from the suspects to include one fabricated pistol and three locally made bullets.
He added that, “Other items recovered include matchetes, bows and arrows, and gunpowder.”
The police spokesman said the arrest was part of sustained intelligence-led operations to prevent crime across the state.
He said the suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Dutse, for discreet investigation.
Adam stated that, “The suspects have been arraigned in court following discreet investigation at the SCID, Dutse.”
He quoted the Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, as commending the operatives for their vigilance.
He said the commissioner charged officers and men of the command to sustain intelligence-led operations.
He added that, “The Commissioner charged operatives to intensify patrols across the state to prevent crime and protect lives and property.”
Adam said the commissioner also called on members of the public to remain vigilant.
He said, “The Commissioner calls on members of the public to promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station.”
The police spokesman reiterated that, “The Command remains committed to safeguarding lives and property and ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors to the state.”