Kano Police Intercept Explosives, Drugs in Major Intelligence-Led Operations

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In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, on strengthening intelligence gathering and intelligence-led policing, the Kano State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in crime prevention and control across the state.

In two separate operations, officers attached to the Rijiyar Lemo Police Division and the Command’s Anti-Daba Unit intercepted suspected explosive materials and illicit drugs, disrupting what could have posed serious security threats.

In the first operation, carried out on January 13, 2026, police operatives from the Rijiyar Lemo Police Division, acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, executed a search warrant at a residence in Tudun Bojuwa Quarters, Fagge Local Government Area. During the search, two large sacks containing suspected incriminating materials were recovered.

Experts from the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Unit were deployed to examine the items. One sack was found to contain six rolls of detonating cords, while the second sack contained 20 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and 220 sachets of suspected Exol tablets. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

In a related development, operatives of the Anti-Daba Unit, while on intelligence-led surveillance patrol at Sani Mainagge Quarters in Gwale Local Government Area, intercepted a commercial tricycle rider conveying three bags suspected to contain heavy materials. Upon examination by EOD-CBRN experts, the bags were confirmed to contain 3,700 pieces of electric detonators.

Further investigation led to the arrest of a suspect, identified as Ibrahim Garba, popularly known as “Manyan Baki,” a 49-year-old indigene of Zamfara State. The suspect reportedly confessed to facilitating the movement of the explosive materials from Nasarawa State to other destinations. Investigation is still in progress.

Commending the officers involved in the successful operations, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police by promptly reporting suspicious movements, items or activities. He encouraged the public to contact the Kano State Police Command through its emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, and 09029292926.

The Police also advised members of the public not to touch any suspicious objects, but to keep a safe distance and immediately alert the nearest Police Station.

CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command