Katsina State Police Command has arrested 120 suspects for various crimes, including armed robbery, homicide, rape, and drug-related offences.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Katsina on Tuesday.
He said the arrests were made as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and improve security across the state.
According to him, the suspects include 18 for armed robbery, 28 for culpable homicide, 5 for attempted homicide, 20 for rape and unnatural offences, and 28 for possession of illicit drugs.
Sadiq added that 97 cases have been charged to court, while 22 remain under investigation, with several victims of kidnapping and human trafficking rescued.
\u201cWithin the period under review, 47 kidnapped victims and 39 human trafficking victims were successfully rescued and reunited with their families,\u201d he said.
Items recovered during the operations include one AK-47 rifle, one locally made gun, 183 rounds of live ammunition, three vehicles, one tricycle, four motorcycles, and 201 rustled animals.
The police also recovered 131 illicit drugs, 100 metres of vandalised high-tension cables, and other exhibits.
Sadiq reaffirmed the command\u2019s commitment to tackling crime, urging residents to support security agencies and avoid spreading fake news.
\u201cWe will continue to work tirelessly to protect and serve the community. However, we caution against misinformation, as fake news can cause harm to individuals and society,\u201d he warned.
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