Police arrest 26 suspected miscreants in Katsina midnight raid

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 26 suspected social miscreants during a late-night, intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts across the Katsina metropolis.

The operation, carried out in the early hours of April 14, 2026, was led by officers of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, who said the raid focused on identified black spots known for harbouring criminal elements.

According to the statement, the operation was coordinated and strategic, resulting in the arrest of suspects allegedly involved in activities such as gang-related offences, unlawful association, and public disturbance.

Items recovered from the suspects include live ammunition, a sword, two cutlasses, a sharp knife, sticks, a saw, six suspected stolen mobile phones, substances believed to be Indian hemp, 500 pieces of Exol tablets, and a pair of military camouflage shirts.

The police noted that all the suspects have been charged to court following the conclusion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ali Umar Fage, commended the operatives for their professionalism and dedication, reaffirming the command’s commitment to sustaining its crackdown on criminal elements.

He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support the police in preventing and detecting crime across the state.