The Kano State Police Command has recovered Tramadol and Pregabalin Tablets worth N82.7 million in Rimin Auzinawa Quarters of Kano metropolis.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Dr Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Monday.
He said, “No doubt, with massive reduction in crimes, the Command has achieved significant breakthroughs within one month, including the arrest of suspects for various felonious offenses and the recovery of dangerous weapons and large quantities of illicit drugs.
“Notably, we recently recovered Tramadol and Pregabalin Tablets worth N82,725,000.00 in Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Kano, which will be handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution,” Bakori said.
He also announced that the command had arrested 105 suspects in 30 major cases, including armed robbery, illicit drug dealings, theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and thuggery.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects, he said, included firearms, motor vehicles, motorcycles, other dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen properties.
He said the command had, in compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on adopting community-centered proactive crime prevention strategies ahead of the fourth and festive quarter of the year, intensified its strategic initiatives, particularly through Operation Kukan Kura.
This operation, the commissioner said, had been instrumental to curbing all forms of criminal activities and fostering a safer environment for residents of the state.
“Operation Kukan Kura tackles all forms of crimes and criminalities in Kano State, with active participation of members of the public.
“This Operation has yielded remarkable results in disrupting criminal networks and preventing potential threats.
“By engaging with the community, leveraging intelligence and use of technology, the command has been able to stay ahead of criminal elements and respond effectively to emerging security challenges,” he added.
