The Kano State Police Command has set up a specialised unit, the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), to tackle armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state.
The unit was created in line with a directive of the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Police Act 2020, according to a statement on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.
The Command said the unit was inaugurated on April 24, 2026, as a tactical team designed to strengthen operations against violent crimes in the state.
It described the VCRU as “a new dawn in crime prevention, management, and control in Kano State.”
The statement said the unit is expected to “respond to, suppress, investigate and prosecute all cases of armed robbery, kidnapping, and related violent crimes in the state through strictly intelligence-driven approaches, while protecting lives and property, and operating in full compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Act 2020, and international human rights standards.”
It added that personnel assigned to the unit were subjected to vetting and training on human rights and professional conduct.
To ensure oversight, the Command said the unit will operate with a State Civilian Oversight Board comprising representatives of civil society organisations, traditional institutions, the legal profession and community leaders.
It also disclosed the appointment of a media liaison officer for the unit, as well as the establishment of a complaints hotline and a physical desk for public reporting.
Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the Command remains committed to improving security in the state.
“The security of lives and property in Kano State is non-negotiable. The VCRU represents our renewed commitment to intelligence-led, professional policing that respects the rights of all citizens. It is indeed a new dawn in crime prevention, management, and control. I take personal responsibility for its conduct, performance, and public image,” he said.
He called on residents to support the initiative by providing useful information to security agencies.
“I call on all residents of Kano State to cooperate with and support the VCRU. Together, we will make Kano safer,” he added.
The Command said it will continue to update the public on the activities and performance of the new unit.
