The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly possessing a domestically made pistol, ammunition and different harmful weapons alongside the Nguru–Birniwa Road in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a press release issued to journalists.
He mentioned the suspects had been arrested by operatives of Operation Salama on October 14, 2026, at about 4:30 pm throughout a safety operation alongside the street.
According to him, “the suspects had been recognized as Bello Juli, 22; Abdullahi Yakubu, 30; and Bashir Muhammad, 25, all residents of Kyarana Settlement in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State.”
”Items recovered from the suspects embrace one fabricated pistol, three domestically made bullets, machetes, bows and arrows, and gunpowder,” he mentioned.
Shiisu defined that the suspects had been subsequently arraigned in court docket after investigations carried out by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse.
He mentioned the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, counseled the operatives for his or her vigilance and dedication to combating crime in the state.
The commissioner additionally directed officers and males of the command to accentuate intelligence-led operations and common patrols to forestall prison actions.
He urged residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions and actions to the closest police station.
The command reaffirmed its dedication to defending lives and property and guaranteeing the security of residents throughout the state.
