The Kaduna Police Command has apprehended 27 individuals suspected of criminal activities following a successful raid on criminal hideouts in the Kawo area of Kaduna.

Authorities recovered an assortment of dangerous weapons, including knives, axes, cutlasses, as well as quantities of hard drugs during the operation.

Mansir Hassan, the police spokesperson, confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Monday.

He explained, “The operation was carried out under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, aimed at identifying, flushing out, and dismantling criminal networks threatening peace in specific areas.”

The police conducted several coordinated raids alongside the Military, DSS, and Kaduna State Vigilante Service within Kawo and its environs, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of dangerous weapons.

On Sunday at approximately 10:30 pm, a joint tactical operation was launched targeting various locations in Kawo and neighboring communities. This effort led to the arrest of 27 suspects and the recovery of numerous weapons.

Items seized during the raid included knives, axes, cutlasses, and large quantities of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp, along with other hard drugs.

Commissioner of Police Rabiu Muhammad reaffirmed the command’s steadfast commitment to maintaining law and order throughout the state.