Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Police Command has successfully intercepted large quantities of suspected explosive materials and illicit drugs in two separate intelligence‑led operations within metropolitan Kano, leading to the arrest of a suspect and ongoing investigations, authorities confirmed on Friday.
In the first operation, officers attached to the Rijiyar Lemo Police Division executed a search warrant on January 13 at a residence in Tudun Bojuwa Quarters, Fagge Local Government Area, following credible intelligence about illegal consignments. A team of experts from the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal‑Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD‑CBRN) Unit later examined two large sacks recovered from the premises.
Preliminary findings showed that one sack contained six rolls of detonating cords, while the other held 20 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis sativa and 220 sachets of suspected Exol tablets, a psychotropic substance often diverted for abuse. Officials said these items are now subject to forensic analysis as part of the ongoing probe.
In a second coordinated operation, officers of the command’s Anti‑Daba Unit, conducting intelligence‑led surveillance in Sani Mainagge Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area, intercepted a commercial tricycle that appeared to be transporting heavy suspected contraband. Upon examination by the EOD‑CBRN team, officers found about 3,700 electric detonators concealed inside three bags on the tricycle.
The tricycle rider led police to the arrest of a 49‑year‑old man identified as Ibrahim Garba, also known locally as “Manyan Baki” from Zamfara State. CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the police spokesperson for Kano, said Garba has confessed to facilitating the movement of the explosive materials from Nasarawa State toward unspecified destinations.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori commended the officers involved for their proactive policing and urged residents to remain vigilant, promptly reporting suspicious persons, objects or movements to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency contact lines. He also cautioned the public against attempting to touch or move any unknown objects suspected to be explosives.
Security analysts say the interdiction reflects renewed emphasis on intelligence‑driven patrols and crime prevention strategies in Kano and underscores continued efforts by law enforcement to disrupt the supply chain of dangerous materials and illicit substances in the region.
Further investigation is underway, with authorities pledging to pursue all leads and bring those responsible to justice under Nigerian law.
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