The Kano State Police Command has introduced a new security initiative, Operation Kukan Kura, to enhance community policing and combat crime through both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches.
Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, announced the initiative during a press briefing on Monday. He said the operation aligns with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to promote community-centered policing.
According to him, the initiative is designed to encourage public participation and foster collaboration with security agencies, leveraging residents’ roles as the “eyes and ears of the Police” across the state. He noted that similar strategies had previously yielded positive results, particularly in curbing thuggery, locally known as Fadan Daba, in Kano.
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Bakori highlighted the Command’s achievements in August, disclosing that 107 suspects were arrested for various offences including armed robbery, kidnapping, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and theft. Items recovered include an AK-47 rifle, seven fabricated guns, 11 live rounds of ammunition, motor vehicles, motorcycles, cows, cutlasses, knives, and large quantities of illicit drugs.
He further stated that in 2025 alone, the Command had recovered hundreds of dangerous weapons and significant quantities of narcotics. While commending officers for their efforts, he said digital tools and technological innovations had also boosted police operations in the state.
Bakori pledged that the Command would continue to introduce new strategies to stay ahead of criminal elements and maintain peace. He also thanked residents and the media for their vigilance and support.
“The willingness of our people to share information has greatly enhanced our operations and strengthened our capacity to safeguard the state,” he said.
The Commissioner urged residents to promptly report crimes or suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency hotlines.
