The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 26 suspected social miscreants during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts across Katsina Metropolis. The operation, led by the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, recovered live ammunition, a sword, two cutlasses, a sharp knife, sticks, a saw, six suspected stolen mobile phones, dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 500 pieces of Exol tablets, and a pair of military camouflage shirts.

The suspects, believed to be involved in gang-related activities, unlawful society, and public nuisance, have been charged in court. The Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, commended the operatives for their professionalism and dedication, reiterating the command’s resolve to sustain the crackdown on criminal elements.

This operation follows Governor Dikko Radda’s executive order banning thuggery and related activities in the state, aiming to restore peace, public safety, and social stability.