Kano Security Council orders major operation against violent

The Kano State Security Council in northern Nigeria announced a large‑scale security operation aimed at curbing rising violent crime and banditry in the state. The operation will involve police, the army and local vigilante groups, focusing on hotspots such as the northern and western districts of Kano where kidnappings, armed robbery and clashes with criminal gangs have intensified. The council said the crackdown will include roadblocks, increased patrols and targeted raids to restore public safety and protect civilians. Views Nigeria