The Katsina State Police Command has announced a string of decisive breakthroughs in its renewed fight against crime, recording over a hundred arrests, multiple recoveries, and successful prosecution of cases within the month of November 2025.
Addressing journalists at the Command Headquarters, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, anipr, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, psc, fdc, MNIM, described the month under review as “a period of intensified operations and measurable progress in restoring safety across the state.”
According to Aliyu, a total of 123 criminal cases were reported in November, with the Command successfully arresting suspects linked to some of the most serious offences troubling the state.
Among the major cases tackled were:Armed Robbery: 22 suspects arrested,
Culpable Homicide/Murder: 7 suspects arrested,Possession of Counterfeit Currency: 4 suspects arrested,Rape/Unnatural Offence: 20 suspects arrested and Possession of Illicit Drugs: 10 suspects arrested Out of the 123 cases, 108 have already been charged to court, while 15 remain under active investigation.
In the course of operations, the Command also recovered a catalogue of exhibits, including:3 AK-47 rifles,207 rounds of live ammunition (24 + 183),4 motor vehicles, including a Toyota Corolla, two Golf cars, and a Peugeot,32 suspected rustled animals—23 cows and 9 sheep,A large cache of illicit drugs, totalling over 212,000 Exol tablets, 3,720 Tramadol tablets, and dozens of wraps of suspected cannabis and 50 metres of vandalised high-tension cable, among other items
DSP Aliyu noted that the achievements, though significant, represent “just the beginning” of the Command’s renewed commitment. He assured residents that the police would continue to “redouble efforts, expand intelligence gathering, and intensify operations to ensure criminals find no safe haven in Katsina State.”
He extended profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for his “unwavering support and strategic guidance,” as well as to the Katsina State Government for its sustained backing of security initiatives.
Aliyu also commended the public for their increasing cooperation, calling on residents to continue providing credible information that can aid investigations.
“Security is a collective responsibility,” he emphasized. “With continuous collaboration between the police, government, and the good people of Katsina, we will build a safer and more peaceful state for all.”
The briefing concluded with a renewed pledge by the Command to protect lives and property across all communities.
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