18 street urchins in Kano State have been arrested by the Police Command for planning to attack innocent people.
Mr. Usaini Gumel, the State Police Commissioner, revealed this information during an interview with reporters in Kano on Monday.
Gumel said, “The suspects are members of an unlawful society poised to launch unprovoked attacks on innocent members of the public.”
He said that the street children were arrested at various crime-prone locations, criminal hideouts, and black spots in the city.
The areas where the arrests took place are: Mazaunar Tanko, Dandishe, Kofar Dan Agundi, Kofar Mata, and Filin Idi.
Other locations include Kofar Na’Isa, Kwanar Diso, Kukar Bulukiya, and Dorayi Babba.
The Police Commissioner mentioned that the suspects were found with dangerous weapons and some dry weed believed to be marijuana during the raid.
Gumel also stated that all the suspects will undergo proper screening and profiling and will be prosecuted in court after the investigations are completed.
“More sting operations would be conducted to ensure that the state remains safe for all residents,” he stated.
