The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a notorious drug dealer, Sulaiman Danwawu, 32, of Tudun Yola Quarters, in a significant breakthrough in the fight against substance abuse and related crimes.
The Kano Commissioner of Police CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori disclosed this while briefing journalist on the recent achievement of the Command in Kano.
He said Danwawu, who was previously charged in 2022 for possession of 500 cartons of suspected Tramadol tablets, was re-arrested for being in possession of illicit substances.
According to Commissioner of Police the recent operations align with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to adopt modern and results-driven crime prevention strategies towards safeguarding lives and property.
He said Between April 23 and May 9, 2025, the Command recorded notable achievements, including, Arrests of
Armed Robbery Suspects,5 Suspected Drug Dealers, 7 Suspected Cattle Rustler,1 Suspected Fraudsters,4
Suspected Thieves and 13 Suspected Thugs (Yan Daba).
Others includes Recoveries of Firearms ,2 Beretta pistols with 10 live rounds
And Illicit Drugs with Various quantities of Pregabalin, Diazepam, Tramadol, Codeine, Pentazocine, and Cannabis.
Vehicles recovered includes 8 motor vehicles, 3 tricycles, and 2 motorcycles
– *Counterfeit Currency:* 198 US dollar notes and N311,000
The CP stressed that the achievements demonstrate the effectiveness of the Command’s strategies in curbing drug abuse and related crimes, which are key drivers of thuggery, armed robbery, and other violent offenses.
“These achievements are testaments to the fact that the strategies employed are working. We have significantly reduced incidences of phone snatching, thuggery, and car theft,”
Bakori assured residents of the Command’s continued resolve to maintain peace and urged the public to support the police with credible information to prevent security threats.
“I want to appreciate the support of the media and the law-abiding people of Kano. We count on your cooperation to keep Kano safe,” .
Abdullahi Jalaluddeen Kano.
