Kaduna State Police Command-led joint task force has arrested 398 criminal suspects, recovered locally made pistol, other dangerous weapons and drugs in the state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan who stated this in a statement, said the arrest follows the establishment of a Special Task Force by the Kaduna State Government to intensify crackdown on criminal elements.
He said the security task force comprised the Nigeria Police Force as the lead agency, the military, DSS, Civil defence, Nigeria Immigration, the Correctional Service, among others.
The police spokesperson said in addition to the arrests, the operation led to the recovery of various dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, and 29 stolen mobile handsets, some of which have already been returned to their rightful owners.
Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police Rabiu Muhammad has urged members of the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive to the ongoing operations.