The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 26 suspected social miscreants during a late-night, intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts across Katsina metropolis.
The operation, carried out in the early hours of April 14, 2026, was led by officers from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit.
This is contained in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Friday.
He said the raid focused on identified black spots known for criminal activities.
The statement read, “In a sustained effort to tackle the activities of social miscreants terrorising the Katsina Metropolis, the Katsina State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of 26 suspected social miscreants during an intelligence-led operation.
“On April 14th, 2026, at about 0200 hrs, the officer-in-charge of SWAT led a team of operatives on a coordinated operation across identified criminal hideouts and black spots within the metropolis. The operation resulted in the arrest of twenty-six suspects involved in various criminal activities, including belonging to gangs of social miscreants, unlawful society, and public nuisance.
“During the operation, the following exhibits were recovered from the suspects: live ammunition, a sword, two cutlasses, a sharp knife, sticks, a saw, six suspected stolen mobile phones, dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 500 pieces of Exol tablets and a pair of military camouflage shirts.
“All suspects were charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Umar Fage, psc(+), mnips, commended the operatives for their professionalism and dedication. He reiterated the Command’s resolve to sustain the ongoing onslaught against all forms of criminality in the State.
“The Command urges members of the public to continue to support the police with timely and credible information to aid in crime prevention and detection”, the statement noted.