Metro/Crime
52 “Criminal Arrowheads” Are Invited By Kano Police For Dialogue

On Saturday, the Kano State Police Command announced that it had invited 52 alleged criminal arrowheads to a dialogue in the state’s Kiru Local Government Area.
This is stated in a statement that SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the Command Public Relations Officer, released on Saturday in Kano.
According to the statement, the Police Commissioner, Mr Hussein Gumel, disclosed this at a meeting with the Kwanar Dangora community in Kiru local government area.
He appealed to critical stakeholders to intensify efforts in collaborating with the police to enhance the security of lives and property in the state.
He called on the community to work with the police to carefully profile the 52 suspected criminal arrowheads living in the surrounding areas.
He noted that so far 52 suspected criminals had been identified as being behind the increase in insecurity and related criminal activities in the area.
After the meeting, Gumel led patrol along the Kano/Kaduna expressway and assessed security deployments, manpower gaps and the state of Police equipment.
CP Gumel appreciated the local government chairmen, district heads and other key stakeholders for their continuous support and contribution to the Police in ensuring peace and security currently being enjoyed at Kiru, Kwanar Dangora and the state at large.
CP Gumel gave the locals assurances that the Police Command would not waver in its commitment to combating crime and offering a secure environment that everyone could enjoy throughout the entire state.
(NAN)