The Kano State Police Command has launched a renewed crackdown on thuggery—locally known as Yan Daba—in response to a wave of violent clashes disturbing parts of the metropolis.
Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, didn’t mince words as he issued a stern warning: “Your days are numbered.” He made this known during a high-level security meeting with senior officers on Saturday, June 14, where he ordered an all-out assault on the strongholds of known thugs.
The directive, which was made public in a statement signed by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Hussaini, on Sunday, June 15, outlined a series of aggressive steps aimed at rooting out criminal elements from their hideouts across Kano.
“We have declared zero tolerance for thuggery in any part of this state,” CP Bakori said during the briefing. “The menace of *Daba* will no longer be tolerated. Officers must act fast to prevent these gangs from plunging our communities into chaos.”
He added that Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and tactical units have been directed to “identify, locate, and neutralise all hideouts where these criminals operate.”
As part of the new push, the police will carry out intelligence-led raids on suspected enclaves and respond swiftly to credible tips from the public. CP Bakori assured residents that the command is fully committed to securing lives and property.
“Our people deserve to sleep with their two eyes closed,” he stated.
The Commissioner also emphasized that the fight against thuggery would not rely solely on force. He noted that community engagement is equally important. “We are working closely with local leaders and residents to get firsthand feedback and find practical ways to protect our neighbourhoods.”
He further revealed plans to deepen cooperation with other security agencies and stakeholders to ensure a unified approach in tackling criminality.
While applauding the efforts of officers already on the ground, CP Bakori urged the public to be vigilant and to share timely information with the police. “Your cooperation is key. Report any suspicious movement or activity around you. We can’t win this war without you.”
“The safety and security of the people of Kano remain our top priority,” the statement concluded. “We will not rest until the state is free from the grip of Daba gangs and other criminal elements threatening our collective peace.”