Kano State Police Command Media Team

30/01/2026

KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS A WANTED NOTORIOUS THUGGERY GANG LEADER 'DAWA DAN KAMSUSI', 9 OTHERS FOR VARIOUS CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES

On 5th January 2026, the Kano State Police Command received a letter of complaint from Hannu Da Yawa Youth Development Association Bachirawa (HADAYA) regarding public outcry by residents of Bachirawa, Kurna, Rijiyar Lemo, Zango, Kunture and neighboring communities about the activities of a criminal group led by 'Dawa Dan Kamsusi' specializing in armed robbery, shop and house breaking, theft, drug trafficking, and destruction of vigilante group facilities.

2. The letter partly reads: "Despite repeated complaints and concerns raised by community members, these criminal activities persist and appear to be escalating. I respectfully appeal to your office to urgently investigate these allegations and take appropriate action in accordance with the law to restore peace and security."

3. Upon receipt of the complaint, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, directed a team from the Anti-Daba Unit of the Command to arrest the perpetrators. The team, under the direction of the CP, swung into action with renewed vigor and determination.

4. Sustained efforts coupled with intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of the prime suspect, Sunusi Dawa Kamsusi, 'm', 26 years old, of Bachirawa Quarters Kano, with recovery of three knives and a suspected charm. Nine other members of his syndicate were trailed and arrested.

5. During investigation, the suspect confessed to series of armed robberies, mobile phone snatching, shop and house breaking, and theft, among others. Thirty (30) people have so far lodged complaints against the suspects. Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

6. The Commissioner of Police commended the police officers who conducted the operations and appreciated community members for their support and cooperation, which led to the success of the investigation.

CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.

30th January, 2026.

30/01/2026

27/01/2026

My YOSPIS team after a Planning meeting yesterday with Kano Police team team ahead of the grand Kano Youth Summit to combat hate speech and fake news in Kano state.

27/01/2026

*KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND*

*PRESS RELEASE*

*KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND CARRIES OUT SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING AND ABUSE*

In line with the directives and guidance of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, on sustained intelligence-led visibility patrol, the Kano State Police Command has made significant breakthroughs in its efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse in the State. In a series of operations, Police Officers have arrested four suspects with dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.

2. On January 25, 2026, at about 03:00pm, team of Police Officers attached to Fagge Police Division while on intelligence-led surveillance patrol at Triumph Roundabout, intercepted a tricycle containing two suspected sacks, when search was conducted, 157 parcels of dry leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa were recovered. Two suspects: Amadu Ado, 'm', and Salisu Lurwanu, 'm', both of Kulliya Village, Bunkure LGA, Kano, were arrested.

3. In another operation, on January 24, 2026, at about 05:25pm, the Command's Rapid Response Team (RRT) under the direction of the Commissioner of Police, conducted a raid at some black spots across Kano Metropolitan Area, leading to the arrest of Usman Hamisu 'M', 22, and Auwal Abdullahi 'M', 25, in possession of 40 pieces of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa, 20 pieces of rubber solutions, half a roll of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa, and 10 small bottles of "Suck and Die".

4. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, commended the efforts of the officers involved in these operations and urges the good people of Kano State to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or through the Command's emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.

5. The Kano State Police Command reaffirms its commitment to combating drug trafficking and abuse in the State and assures the public of its continued efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.

CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command.

January 27, 2026.

11/12/2025

Ku Duba Category da kuka fada a ciki, kuyi tambaya.
Anma POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT NE.

CATEGORIES OF ENTRY (A AND B)

A. GENERAL DUTY RECRUITS

1. Police Constables

B. SPECIALIST RECRUITS

MEDICALS

1. Medical Assistants

TRANSPORT

1. Drivers (persons possessing valid Driver’s Licence)

2. Mechanics

3. Auto-Electricians

4. Dispatch and Es**rt Riders

EOD-CBRN

1. Forensic Assistants/Robotics & Drones

2. General EOD-CBRN Operatives

3. Admin/Analytical & Welfare Support

K9 SECTION

1. Dog handlers

MOUNTED TROOP

1. Horse Riders

MARINE

1. Deckhand (Able Seaman)

2. Launch Quartermaster

3. Underwater Welders

4. Electrical/Electronic Technicians

5. Lathe Machine Operators

6. Divers

7. Marine Engineer Assistant

8. Boat Mechanics

ARTISANS

1. Electricians (including Security Door Experts)

2. Plumbers

3. Painters

4. Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technician

5. Generator Repairers

6. Welders

TAILORING

1. Tailors (with proven tailoring skills)

COMMUNICATION

1. Technicians

2. Operators

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1. IT Operators/Technicians

BAND SECTION

1. Musical Equipment Specialists

11/12/2025

SANARWA GA MANEMA LABARAI

DAUKAR JAMI’AI 50,000 NA ‘YAN SANDA A CIKIN NIGERIA POLICE FORCE: An bude Portal; ana gayyatar masu neman aiki yayin da PSC da NPF s**a kuduri aniyar gudanar da aikin cikin tsafta.

Hukumar Kula da Ayyukan ‘Yan Sanda (PSC), tare da hadin gwiwar Rundunar ‘Yan Sanda ta Najeriya (NPF), tana farin cikin sanar da fara daukar Jami’an Ƙanana (Police Constables) 50,000 cikin Rundunar ‘Yan Sanda ta Najeriya, kamar yadda Mai Girma Shugaban Kasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, ya umarta.

Wannan umarni na Shugaban Kasa na nufin karfafa aikin ’yan sanda na al’umma, inganta tsaron cikin gida, da kara yawan ma’aikata a Rundunar ’Yan Sanda ta Najeriya. Saboda haka Hukumar ta amince da bude portal domin karbar aikace-aikace daga ’yan Najeriya masu cancanta.

Ƙwararrun Cancaka (Qualifications):
General Duty:
Dole mai nema ya kasance mai takardar GCE O'Level, SSCE/NECO ko makamantansu tare da aƙalla sakamako biyar (5) da s**a hada da Turanci da Lissafi, a zama guda daya ko biyu kacal.

Specialists:
Dole ne mai nema ya kasance da akwai sakamako hudu (4) ciki har da Turanci da Lissafi a zama daya ko biyu. Hakanan ana bukatar aƙalla shekaru uku (3) na kwarewa da Trade Test a fannin da ya shafi aikinsa.

Cancantar Neman Aiki (Eligibility):
Mai nema dole ne:
✓ Ya kasance dan Najeriya ta haihuwa
✓ Shekaru 18 zuwa 25 (General Duty), 18 zuwa 28 (Specialists)
✓ Ya kasance lafiya jikinsa, hankalinsa da tunaninsa
✓ Ya kasance aƙalla 1.67m (maza) da 1.64m (mata) (na General Duty kawai)
✓ Ya cika sauran sharuddan da za a bayyana a portal din

Lokacin Neman Aiki:
Za a bude portal daga Litinin, 15 ga Disamba 2025 zuwa Lahadi, 25 ga Janairu 2026.

Ana bukatar a tura dukkan aikace-aikace TA CIKIN INTERNET ta hanyar shafin hukuma: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng

Hukumar ta jaddada cewa wannan daukar aiki za a gudanar da shi cikin gaskiya, adalci, da tsantseni, ba tare da son zuciya ba. Neman aiki KYAU NE – BABIYA BA A BIYA KOMAI a kowane mataki. Ana gargadin jama’a da su yi hattara da ’yan damfara.

Dukkan bayanai, sharudda, da jagororin neman aiki za su samu a shafin hukuma: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng (za a kunnawa daga 15 ga Disamba 2025), tare da shafukan yanar gizo da kafofin sada zumunta na PSC da NPF.

Hukumar Kula da Ayyukan ’Yan Sanda na kira ga dukkan ’yan Najeriya masu kishin kasa da s**a cika sharudda da su yi amfani da wannan damar domin yin hidima ga kasa.

Torty Njoku Kalu
Shugaban Sashen Huldar Jama’a da Tsare-tsare

11 ga Disamba 2025

11/12/2025

ZA A BUDE PORTAL NA POLICE DAGA 15 GA WATA DISAMBA ZUWA 25 JANUARY 👌
ALLAH YABAWA MAI RABO SA'A AMIN

11/12/2025

AGE Eligibility:
Applicants must:
✓ Be Nigerian citizens by birth
✓ Be 18–25 years for General Duty; 18–28 years for Specialists

11/12/2025

POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION

PRESS RELEASE

RECRUITMENT OF 50,000 CONSTABLES INTO THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE: Portal opens; applications invited as PSC, NPF commit to a seamless process.

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is pleased to announce the commencement of recruitment of Fifty Thousand (50,000) Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, as directed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

Following this Presidential directive aimed at strengthening community policing, enhancing internal security and expanding the manpower base of the Nigeria Police Force, the Commission has approved the opening of the recruitment portal for applications from eligible Nigerians.

Qualifications:
General Duty cadre applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with
a minimum of five (5) credits (including
English Language and Mathematics) in not
more than two sittings.

Specialists cadre applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with a minimum of four (4) credits (including English Language and Mathematics) in not
more than two sittings. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience and Trade Tests in relevant fields/areas is required.

Eligibility:
Interested candidates must:
✓ Be Nigerian citizens by birth
✓ Be aged between 18 and 25 years for General Duty; 18 to 28 years for Specialists
✓ Be medically, physically and psychologically fit
✓ Not be less than 1.67m (male) and 1.64m (female) in height (for General Duty only)
✓ Meet other requirements as shall be specified on the recruitment portal

Application Period:
The recruitment portal will be open from Monday, 15 December 2025 to Sunday, 25 January 2026.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE through the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.

The Commission wishes to emphasize that the recruitment exercise will be conducted in the most transparent, merit-based and credible manner. Application is FREE as there will be NO PAYMENT required at any stage of the process, and applicants are warned to be wary of fraudstars.

Detailed guidelines, requirements and the application link will be made available on the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng (to be activated on 15th December 2025) and on the official websites and social media handles of the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force.

The Police Service Commission urges all qualified and patriotic Nigerians to seize this opportunity to serve the nation.

Torty Njoku Kalu
Head, Protocol and Public Affairs

11th December 2025

04/12/2025

Alhamdulillah Muna Kara Godiya Ga Jama'ar Jahar Kano Bisa Yarda Suke Bamu Gudunmawa Gurin Gudanar Da Aikin Mu Yarda Ya Kamata

04/12/2025

Police Is Our Friends 👌🇬🇦👮‍♂️
CSP Benjamin Hundeyin Force Police Public Relation Officer Headquarter Abuja with CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa Police Public Relation Officer Kano State Police Command

Credit An Director By DSP Mahidu Mu'azu Abubakar

02/12/2025

Congratulations 👏🎇 DSP Abdullahi Hussaini 2ic PPRO KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND on the successful completion of OLCC 11/2025 at PSCJ.