Police operatives in Kaduna have arrested 350 suspected local hoodlums who snatched phones and other valuables from unsuspecting members of the public.
The criminals were popularly called "Yan Sara Suka" and the police recovered ilicit drugs and dangerous weapons, among others, from them.
While briefing journalists at the Police Command headquarters on Tuesday,DSP Muhammad Jalige , spokesperson of the Command on behalf of the Acting COMPOL,DCP Maiman B Giwa,said the Command had been relentless in its efforts to sustaining a serious manhunt on bandits and other perpetrators of crimes within the Command in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police ,IGP Usman Alkali Baba.
According to him, the "Command has launched a serious manhunt on the criminals hibernating in some identified black spots within Kaduna Metropolis and its environs following the Public Out-Cry on the nefarious activities of these criminal elements otherwise known as "Sara Suka" operating within the city center, the Command has organized constant raids on the hideout of these hoodlums with a view to having a crime free society where law abiding citizen would be allowed to go about their lawful business without fear of been molested or intimidated from any coater."
"The gallant determination of our personnel has yielded a positive result with the arrest of 350 Suspects and the recovery of the following:- Ilicit Drugs, 57 Bags of Dried Leaves suspected to be Indian hemp equivalent to 1710kg, Snatched GSM Phone,Sharp Knives,Scissors,Cudgels,
Master Keys,Vehicles and Motorcycles of different brand."
"Some suspects have been charged to court while others are undergoing discreet investigation upon completion, which will also be charged to a court of competent jurisdiction."
"It is worthy to mention that miscreant who has adopted a new modus operandi in disposing law abiding citizens of their valuables by spraying a substance suspected to be acid on their victims especially in Malali and Badarawa general area, have equally been arrested and currently undergoing investigation."
"The Command reiterates its commitment towards ensuring the security and safety of the good people of the State. He strongly warns that criminals will have no hiding place in Kaduna State. They are advised to either repent or leave the State completely. He thanked residents of the State for their untiring support without which the success and achievement wouldn't have been recorded and also urged them not relent as security is everybody business."
"Therefore, all incidences must be reported to the nearest Police Station, and avoid taking laws into their hands. As rigorous patrols, raids of criminal hideouts and black spots will be carried out unabatedly," he said.
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