IGP Orders Intensive Offensive Against Criminal Networks in Kano

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered officers of the Kano State Police Command to aggressively step up offensive operations against criminal elements to protect the state’s vital position as a commercial hub. Speaking through the Deputy Inspector-General in charge of Finance and Administration, Suleiman Abdul, during a strategic session at the Bompai Command Headquarters on Wednesday, the police chief emphasized that proactive policing is crucial to safeguarding economic interests across Northern Nigeria and the broader West African region.

The police leadership commended the command’s recent successes in neutralizing bandit kingpins and armed robbers, while simultaneously unveiling a new six-point national security framework. This strategy prioritizes technology-driven policing including digital forensics and data analytics alongside community collaboration, strict human rights accountability, and enhanced personnel welfare. Officers were specifically instructed to sustain severe pressure on violent urban youth gangs, known locally as *Yan’Daba*, as well as cybercriminals operating within metropolitan areas.

Providing a breakdown of recent law enforcement benchmarks, Kano State Police Commissioner Ibrahim Bakori revealed that the command arrested and prosecuted 1,357 suspects between January and June 2026. These arrests spanned major offenses including kidnapping, armed robbery, thuggery, and vehicle theft, heavily aided by localized community initiatives like *Operation Kukan Kura*.

Despite these operational breakthroughs, police leadership identified several critical emerging threats demanding immediate intervention. These include the infiltration of bandits through border communities in the Tudun Wada and Kiru Local Government Areas, recurring communal clashes within Makoda and Minjibir, and persistent narcotics trafficking.

In response, the command has amplified border patrols and cross-agency intelligence sharing to ensure comprehensive security across the state’s 44 local government areas.