The Kaduna State Police command has beefed up its routine patrols and constant raids on suspected black spots and criminal hideouts with a view to nipping in the bud their criminal activities,as well as denying them freedom of movement.
The state commissioner of police Muhammad Rabiu, announced this while briefing newsmen on the achievements recorded by the command in the fight against crime and criminal activities in the state.
He said the command has continued to work assiduously with other sister security agencies in the state to ensure adequate protection of lives and property of the citizens.
CP Muhammed Rabiu also announced that the State Police Command, in conjunction with ABU Security and CJTF, has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a series of armed robbery and rape incidents in communities around Rafin Tukurwa, Zaria.
According to him,on 15th August, 2026, following distress calls and complaints from residents of Rafin Tukurwa Village, behind ABU Zaria, a joint operation was conducted leading to the arrest of:
1. Jamilu Yau alias Jagwa ‘m’, 20yrs, of Tudun Natsira
2. Abdullahi Hamisu alias Maikudi Santsi ‘m’, 25yrs, of Tudun Natsira
3. Sani Abubakar alias Gaye ‘m’, 20yrs, of Rafin Tukurwa
During interrogation, Jamilu Yau alias Jagwa and Sani Abubakar alias Gaye voluntarily confessed to the crimes. They further alleged that they used a “grave stick” as a charm supplied to them by Abdullahi Hamisu alias Maikudi Santsi.
The suspects also confessed to multiple attacks in Gidan Kira, Magata and Gidan Maranta Villages, where victims were robbed at knifepoint and sexually assaulted. Several other victims and village heads have also come forward with complaints against Abdullahi Hamisu alias Maikudi Santsi for similar offences.
He explained that in this regard, the Command is urging anyone with useful information to come forward and inform the Police and that all the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
Meanwhile operatives from Kajuru Division, Kaduna acted on credible information swung into action and arrested a 27-year-old man in possession of a pistol following an attempted phone theft in Idon-Gida, Kajuru LGA.
He maintained that on 19th August, 2026, at about 1400hrs, one Titus Luka of Idon-Gida reported that while working on his farm, he sighted somebody pursuing a suspect and shouting for help, that the suspect stole his Tecno Cellphone.
They both pursued the suspect to a distance, where the suspect produced a pistol and threatened to shoot them. Some members of the community jointly gave the suspect a hot chase and was subsequently apprehended and handed over to the Police at Idon Outstation, Kajuru Division, Kaduna.
The suspect was later identified as one Barnabas Amale, 27 years, of Atee Village, Iburu, Kajuru LGA.
Further investigation led to the identification of another suspect by name one Victor Patrick, 37 years, also of Iburu Village, who allegedly collected the firearm from one Oyou Movel, currently at large, and passed it to Barnabas Amale. The case is still under investigation.
The command has also succeeded in recovery of a vehicle,on 18th August, 2026, Kaduna State Police Command has recover a Toyota Hilux vehicle, white colour with Registration No. DKA 174 LY and Chassis No. AHTEX12G909504224 (Property of Kaduna State Water Board), which was reported to have been stolen at No. 38 Gobarau Road, Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna State.
Upon receipt of the report, team of Detectives led by ASP Sa’ad Maitafsir immediately swung into action. Through intelligence and diligent tracking, the vehicle was intercepted in Kano State after a hot chase.
The criminal syndicate abandoned the vehicle and escaped into the bush. The recovered vehicle has been taken into custody, while efforts are ongoing with a view to tracking and arresting the fleeing suspects.
Similarly in the same vein, on 26th August, 2026, at about 0430hrs, Operatives from the Anti-Car Theft Section, State Criminal Investigation Department, Kaduna, acted on information and arrested two (2) suspects in connection with armed robbery and vandalization of some critical infrastructures at the Infectious Disease Centre, Mando, Kaduna. The team was led by ASP Yusuf Musa where the following suspects were arrested:-
Abdullahi Abubakar ‘m’
Shehu Sani ‘m’
Both suspects are from Makera, in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna State.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects, criminally conspired with other members of their gang, currently at large, armed with dangerous weapons, scaled the perimeter fence of the facility and tied up the five (5) security guards on duty and vandalized the transformer belonging to the Centre.
Muhammad Rabiu also used the opportunity to condemn in clear terms the attack on critical public infrastructure, because it describes the act as serious sabotage against the Public Health and Safety of all.
He said the Command reassures the general public that it will not relent in its fight against all criminal activities in the State, until all fleeing suspects are arrested and brought to justice.
The CP therefore, appealed to members of the public to imbibe the culture of protecting government facilities in their communities and to provide timely information to the Police, which will help in crime prevention.
Muhammed Rabiu further said that these achievements underscored the Command’s unwavering determination to deny criminals the freedom to operate freely within Kaduna State, stressing that the command will continue to intensify intelligence gathering, strengthen community engagements, and sustained targeted operations against armed banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, vehicle theft, and other forms of criminality.
The CP also expressed profound appreciations to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP OLATUNJI RILWAN DISU psc(+) npm for his able leadership and guidance,and the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator UBA SANI con for his continuous supports to the Command, in the discharging of its responsibilities.
The Command also acknowledged and remained rosulute to the contributions of the good people of Kaduna State, for their continued supports, cooperation and timely provision of credible information, which has greatly contributed to these successes.
He urge members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to partner with the Police in our collective effort to build a safer and more secure Kaduna State.
The CP also makes a passionate appeal to the judiciary, to let the police continue to parade suspects especially those arrested on the act or exhibit is recovered from them, stressing that as that will make the members of public and the communities be wary of them, it would make crime prevention easier and enlightened the public on police efforts to tackle crime and criminality.
