The Katsina State Police Command said it arrested 225 suspects linked to various crimes, including kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling and arms trafficking, in May 2026.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the command’s operational scorecard for the month, adding that the command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Ali Umar Fage, intensified intelligence-led operations, joint patrols and inter-agency collaboration to combat criminal activities across the state.
“Our approach remains proactive, and the results reflect measurable progress in restoring public safety across the state,” Sadiq said.
He explained that those arrested included seven suspected kidnappers, 10 armed robbery suspects, one suspected armed bandit, two suspected informants and 21 suspected drug peddlers.
Others include 10 suspects linked to murder and culpable homicide, 36 suspects arrested for rape and sodomy, 13 suspected social miscreants and 130 persons arrested for other offences.
“In total, 150 major cases were reported and acted upon, with 109 cases already charged in court for prosecution upon conclusion of investigations,” he stated.
He further added that 17 kidnapped victims were rescued during the period under review, adding that the victims have since been debriefed, medically examined and reunited with their families.
Sadiq said the command recovered several exhibits, including 20 laptops, two mobile phones, one master key and a scanner, among others.
