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Kano Police record drop in crime, profile 2,000 suspected drug dealers
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Police Command has recorded a significant reduction in criminal activities in the first quarter of 2026, following intensified security operations and strategic reforms.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano.
Bakori said the command had undergone restructuring to enhance efficiency and service delivery, enabling it to respond more effectively to emerging security challenges.
He noted that the command’s 2026 roadmap, anchored on community policing, intelligence-led operations, capacity building, and inter-agency collaboration, was already yielding positive results.
According to him, the implementation of “Operation Kukan Kura” has significantly curtailed thuggery, popularly known as Fadan Daba, across the state.
The police commissioner added that the command, in collaboration with the Kano State Government and other security agencies, had also prevented the infiltration of bandits into the state and resolved farmer-herder clashes through community engagement.
Bakori said several suspects involved in crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and thuggery had been arrested and prosecuted, while stolen properties were recovered.
On the use of technology in crime-fighting, he revealed that the command had leveraged open-source intelligence to identify over 2,000 suspected drug dealers.
“We have received over 2,000 names of suspected drug dealers, with some appearing multiple times. We are currently verifying these names and will take decisive action soon,” he said.
Despite the progress, the police chief acknowledged that security challenges persist, assuring that the command would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to sustain peace and security in the state.
He expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his support and guidance, as well as the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his cooperation.
Bakori also commended residents of the state for their support and urged them to continue collaborating with security agencies.
He reassured the public of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring a safe environment for residents and businesses in Kano State.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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