The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Dutse, saying operatives of Operation Salama carried out the arrest at about 4:30 p.m. on October 14, 2026.

The suspects were identified as Bello Juli, 22; Abdullahi Yakubu, 30; and Bashir Mohd, 25. According to the police, all three are residents of Kyarana Settlement in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State.

Items reportedly recovered during the operation include a locally made pistol, three locally made bullets, machetes, bows and arrows, and gunpowder.

Adam said the operation formed part of the command’s intelligence-led efforts to prevent criminal activities and strengthen security across Jigawa State.

He added that the suspects were taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse for investigation. The police spokesperson further stated that they had been arraigned in court following the investigation, although the statement did not identify the court or specify the charges filed against them.

The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP Tijjani Murtala, commended the officers involved in the operation and urged personnel to maintain vigilance and intensify patrols across the state.

Murtala also appealed to residents to report suspicious movements and activities to the nearest police station, stressing the importance of public cooperation in crime prevention.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and improving security for residents and visitors across the state.

Reporting by TalkNaija Media