The Kano State Police Command has arrested 123 drivers for using vehicles without proper number plates or with hidden plates. This is part of their ongoing Operation Clean Plate, which aims to fight crime in the state.
The police also arrested a 51-year-old man during this operation. He had a pistol, cannabis sativa, a knife, electric wires, 120 lithium batteries, and a suspected stolen vehicle in his possession.
Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, shared this news on Monday while speaking to reporters at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano. He said the operation started to deal with vehicles lacking proper identification, which criminals use to hide their identities and dodge security checks.
Bakori mentioned that police intercepted these vehicles in various local government areas since the operation began. He added that all the drivers have been charged in court.
"This is not just a traffic issue. It is a tactic used by criminals to create anonymity, commit crimes, and avoid detection," the commissioner stated.
"The Kano State Police Command will not allow anyone to use our roads for criminal activities," he added.
The arrest at the Panshekara Police Division showed the significance of the operation. Bakori explained that officers on duty on July 9, 2026, stopped a vehicle without a registration plate. The driver tried to escape but was caught.
A search of the suspect and the vehicle revealed the items mentioned earlier. The suspect has been moved to the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department for further questioning.
"These recoveries justify why we started Operation Clean Plate. Vehicles without proper identification are being used to transport suspicious people, illegal firearms, drugs, and other dangerous items in the state," he said.
The commissioner said the police are working to trace the origin of the seized gun and other items to see if they are linked to a bigger criminal operation. He assured residents that the operation will continue in all 44 local government areas of Kano State.
"Operation Clean Plate will keep going. We will strengthen and expand it across Kano State," Bakori said.
He urged vehicle owners to register their vehicles properly, get standard number plates, and remove anything that might block identification.
Bakori also called on residents to work with security personnel and share helpful information to help the police stop crime. He warned police officers against any misconduct during the operation. He emphasized that professionalism and discipline are very important to the command.
"Any unprofessional behavior by our officers should be reported. Discipline and brutality are not negotiable," he said.
Bakori concluded by stating that the command is focused on protecting lives and property while enhancing security in Kano State.
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