The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it arrested about 2,088 criminal suspects and recovered more than N56.6 million in 2025.
The State’s Commandant, Mr Abbas Moriki, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Katsina on Tuesday, on their activities for the year 2025
He said that the suspects were arrested in 4,230 cases handled across the state, adding that 93 suspects were arrested for vandalism.
According to him, 942 suspects were arrested for theft, 272 for possession of illicit drugs and related substances, and 26 for assault.
“In addition, 755 suspects were arrested for sundry offences, including breach of trust and thuggery,” he said
He also disclosed that 4,767 disputes were successfully resolved through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), while 1,158 were currently undergoing ADR processes.
“A total of 43 cases are at various stages of prosecution in courts, with 577 judgments secured by the Command during the year under review.
“The Command also recorded financial recoveries amounting to ₦56,630,800, alongside the recovery of various exhibits,” he said
According to him, these include vandalised properties, bales of insecticide-treated mosquito nets, vehicles, motorcycles, bags of cannabis, and assorted illicit drugs and substances.
He attributed the success to the commitment of the personnel, as well as robust collaboration with relevant stakeholders and other security agencies.
Moriki also commended the state government for supporting the command and journalists for their consistent support in ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of security-related information to the public.
The Commandant urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements of persons or items to the NSCDC for action.
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