Police arrest 26 suspects in Katsina raid targeting criminal hideouts
In a recent operation, the Katsina State Police Command apprehended 26 suspected social miscreants during a late-night raid. The exercise was led by officers from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit and focused on known criminal black spots in Katsina metropolis. DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the Command’s spokesperson, announced the arrests and highlighted the recovery of weapons and other items. CP Ali Umar Fage praised the operatives and encouraged public cooperation with the police.
What happened
- The Katsina State Police Command arrested 26 suspected social miscreants in an intelligence-led operation in the early hours of April 14, 2026.
- The raid was conducted by the SWAT unit and targeted criminal hideouts and black spots across Katsina metropolis.
- Recovered items included live ammunition, a sword, two cutlasses, a sharp knife, sticks, a saw, six suspected stolen mobile phones, dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 500 pieces of Exol tablets, and a pair of military camouflage shirts.
- All suspects were charged in court after the investigation was concluded.
- CP Ali Umar Fage commended the police team and urged the public to provide timely and credible information to aid crime prevention.
