By Ahmed Baba
The Police Command in Kaduna State, says it’s operatives has arrested 350 suspects on urban gangsterism popularly known as ‘Sara-Suka’ in Kaduna Metropolis.
The Command Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), DSP Muhammad Jalige made the disclosure at a press briefing in Kaduna.
Jalige, said the command had recorded successes in it’s continuous fight against all forms of criminality in the state.
He explained that the command has been relentless in its efforts to sustaining a serious manhunt on bandits and other perpetrators of crimes within the command in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Baba.
According to him, the command has launched a serious manhunt on the criminals hibernating in some identified black spots within Kaduna Metropolis and its environs.
He said following the public out-cry on the nefarious activities of these criminal elements otherwise known as “Sara Suka” operating within the city center.
The PPRO said the command has organized constant raids on the hideout of these hoodlums with a view to having a crime free society where law abiding citizen would be allowed to go about their lawful business without fear of been molested or intimidated from any coater.
“The gallant determination of our personnel has yielded a positive result with the arrest of 350 suspects”.
He said the exhibits recovered from the suspects included, Illicit drugs, 57 Bags of dried Leaves suspected to be Indian hemp equivalent to 1710kg, snatched GSM Phone,sharp Knives, scissors, cudgels, master Keys,vehicles and motorcycles of different brand.
He added that some suspects have been charged to court while others are undergoing discreet investigation upon completion, which will also be charged to a court of competent jurisdiction.
“It is worthy to mention that miscreant who has adopted a new modus operandi in disposing law abiding citizens of their valuables by spraying a substance suspected to be acid on their victims especially in Malali and Badarawa general area, have equally been arrested and currently undergoing investigation.
“The Command reiterates its commitment towards ensuring the security and safety of the good people of the state.
He strongly warns that criminals will have no hiding place in Kaduna state.
”They are advised to either repent or leave the state completely, “he said.
He thanked residents of the state for their untiring support without which the success and achievement wouldn’t have been recorded and also urged them not relent as security is everybody’s business.
“All incidences must be reported to the nearest police station, and avoid taking laws into their hands.
”As rigorous patrols, raids of criminal hideouts and black spots will be carried out unabatedly, “Jalige said.