Police recover pistol, stolen car, intercept 123 vehicles in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has intercepted 123 vehicles with concealed, defaced or no registration number plates during its ongoing “Operation Clean Plate,” as part of efforts to curb criminal activities across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Police Headquarters in Kano on Monday. Bakori said […]
The Kano State Police Command has intercepted 123 vehicles with concealed, defaced or no registration number plates during its ongoing “Operation Clean Plate,” as part of efforts to curb criminal activities across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Police Headquarters in Kano on Monday.
Bakori said the operation, which was launched on July 6, targets vehicles being used by criminals to conceal their identities and evade arrest.
He said all drivers of the intercepted vehicles had been charged to court and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
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“The objective remains clear: To rid Kano State of vehicles plying the roads with covered, defaced or no registration numbers at all. This is not a mere traffic violation but a deliberate tactic employed by criminals to create anonymity, commit crimes and evade detection,” he said.
The commissioner said the command recorded a major breakthrough on July 9 when operatives attached to the Panshekara Police Division intercepted a vehicle without a registration plate at about 11 a.m.
According to him, the 15-year-old driver allegedly refused to stop when flagged down and attempted to escape but was eventually apprehended by the police.
Bakori said a search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol, suspected Indian hemp, a sharp knife, electric wires, 120 lithium batteries and a vehicle suspected to have been stolen.
He added that the suspect had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation, while efforts were ongoing to trace the source of the firearm and other recovered items.
“The recovery validates the reason we launched Operation Clean Plate. Vehicles without proper identification are being used to move suspicious persons, firearms, narcotics and other dangerous items across the state,” he said.
The police commissioner said the operation would be sustained and intensified across the 44 local government areas of Kano State, stressing that it was intelligence-led, technology-driven and community-focused.
He urged vehicle owners to register their vehicles, obtain standard number plates and ensure they are clearly displayed at all times.
Bakori also appealed to residents to cooperate with security personnel and provide credible information that could assist the police in tackling crime.
He warned officers against misconduct during the exercise and urged members of the public to report any unprofessional behaviour by police personnel through the command’s response lines.
“The Kano State Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and property. We will continue this operation until Kano is free from criminals who exploit anonymity to perpetrate crime,” he said.