Katsina Times
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 26 suspected social miscreants in a raid on criminal hideouts across the Katsina metropolis.
Police said the suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out in the early hours of April 14.
The operation, led by the officer-in-charge of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, targeted identified black spots and hideouts within the city.
According to the command, the suspects are believed to be involved in activities such as gang-related offences, unlawful association and public disturbance.
Items recovered from the suspects include live ammunition, a sword, two cutlasses, a knife, sticks, a saw, six suspected stolen mobile phones, substances suspected to be Indian hemp, 500 Exol tablets and a pair of military camouflage shirts.
Police said the suspects have been charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ali Umar Fage, commended the operatives for what he described as professionalism and dedication.
He reiterated the command’s resolve to sustain its crackdown on criminal activities across the state and urged residents to support security agencies with credible information.
