Nigeria Police Force Kano Command, C.R.U

01/06/2026

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: SAY NO TO IMPUNITY! REPORT POLICE MISCONDUCT IN KANO STATE

​The Nigeria Police Force

Complaint Response Unit (CRU),
Kano State Command,

Is fully committed to Policing with integrity, transparency, and deep respect for human rights. Our core mandate is to bridge the gap between the Police and the public, ensuring that every citizen's voice is heard and justice is served.

​Do you have a complaint regarding Police misconduct, extortion, abuse of power, or unprofessional behavior within Kano State? Don't stay silent.

Report it immediately! We are available 24/7 to take action.
​📋 HOW TO FILE YOUR REPORT
​To enable a swift and thorough investigation, every official report MUST include the following essential details:
​📅 DATE of the incident
​⏰ TIME it occurred
​📍 PLACE / LOCATION of the event
​📞 OUR OFFICIAL CHANNELS (24/7)
​Reach out to the Kano State CRU directly through any of our official platforms:
​📞 Direct Voice Calls: 08115657264 | 09041193494
​💬 SMS / WhatsApp: 09134558533
​📧 Email: [email protected]
​🐦 Twitter / X:
​Our Moto: No to Impunity. Dedicated to Service.

​Nigeria Police Force – Kano State Command
State Headquarters, Bompai, Kano.

01/06/2026

Dear citizens, as you go about your lawful activities today, remember that bail is free. When you encounter our officers on the road, please respect and show courtesy to them. Do not engage our officers in a fight in a way of proving a point. We at the CRU are available 24/7 to take your complaint. It takes responsible citizens to have a responsible police Force.

20/05/2026

Active 24/7

20/05/2026

Follow Complaint Response Unit CRU Kano's WhatsApp Channel. The CRU Kano is available 24/7 to receive and resolve complaints of police misconduct from all parts of Kano State 🇳🇬. All cases MUST have DATE, TIME and PLACE of occurrence.
Call: 08115657264, 09041193494,
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09/05/2026

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Follow Complaint Response Unit CRU Kano's WhatsApp Channel. The CRU Kano is available 24/7 to receive and resolve complaints of police misconduct from all parts of Kano State 🇳🇬. All cases MUST have DATE, TIME and PLACE of occurrence.
Call: 08115657264, 09041193494,
SMS/WhatsApp: 09134558533
Twitter: . Join 239 followers for the latest updates.

07/05/2026

NPF STRENGTHENS POLICE COMPLAINTS RESPONSE UNIT, ENCOURAGES PUBLIC REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT

The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, professionalism, and public trust through the continued strengthening of the Police Complaints Response Unit (CRU) as a direct and accessible channel for citizens to report police misconduct and unprofessional conduct.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, made this known during the Emergency Conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the press held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

According to the Inspector-General, the Complaints Response Unit remains fully operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing members of the public with a direct platform to report cases of misconduct, abuse of office, extortion, human rights violations, and other unethical behaviour involving police personnel.

The IGP emphasized that accountability remains a core pillar of ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force, noting that legitimate complaints from citizens will continue to receive prompt attention and necessary action.

He further encouraged Nigerians to make use of the available complaint channels responsibly, stressing that public cooperation is essential to building a more professional, transparent, and people-centered Police institution.

The Nigeria Police Force assures citizens that all reports received through the CRU are treated with seriousness and confidentiality, while appropriate disciplinary measures will continue to be taken against erring personnel found culpable after investigation.

The Force reiterates its determination to strengthen public confidence and institutional integrity through transparency, responsiveness, and respect for the rule of law.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID, psc(+), mnipr, mni�Force Public Relations Officer�Force Headquarters, Abuja�7th May 2026

01/05/2026

Good morning to everyone gathered here today as we celebrate International Workers' Day.
​Recognition of Hard Work:
On behalf of the Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU), Kano State Command, I wish to extend my warmest greetings to all the hardworking men and women in Kano State. Today, we honor your dedication, your resilience, and your immense contribution to the progress of our society.
​The Role of CRU:
As the Officer in Charge of the CRU, my mission is to ensure that the relationship between the police and the workforce remains professional and transparent. We recognize that for any worker to thrive, there must be a safe, secure, and just environment.
​The CRU is your partner in progress. We are committed to accountability and ensuring that our officers uphold the highest standards of integrity. We encourage you to engage with us, share your feedback, and report any grievances through our official channels.
​Closing:
Let us continue to work together to build a safer Kano. Your labor is the engine of our nation, and we salute your commitment.

​ *Happy Workers' Day to you all!*

🇳🇬 CRU KANO – REPORT POLICE MISCONDUCT
Available 24/7 | No to Impunity

All reports MUST include: DATE, TIME & PLACE

📞 Call: 08115657264, 09041193494
💬 SMS/WhatsApp: 09134558533
📧 Email: [email protected]
🐦 Twitter/X:

26/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE

CP ALI UMAR FAGE CHARGES VCRU OPERATIVES ON PROFESSIONALISM AFTER 3-DAY TRAINING.

The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Umar Fage, psc(+), mnips, on April 24, 2026, met with personnel of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, at the State Headquarters following the conclusion of their 3-day training.

The training, held from 21/04/2026 to 23/04/2026, was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, to build the capacity of the VCRU for effective response to violent crimes in the state.

Modules covered included Human Rights and Policing, Weapon Handling and Marksmanship, Community Policing Strategies, and Modern Investigation Techniques and Report Writing. Sessions were facilitated by legal experts and senior officers of the command.

Addressing the operatives, CP Ali Umar Fage charged them to apply the knowledge acquired in field operations. He warned against human rights abuses, extortion, and unprofessional conduct, stressing that the VCRU must operate strictly within the ambit of the law. He underscored the importance of intelligence-led operations and active community collaboration.

The CP urged members of the public to support the Command with timely information to enable prompt and decisive action. He reiterated the command’s resolve to ensure the safety of lives and property through a professional and people-friendly police force.

DSP ABUBAKAR SADIQ ALIYU, anipr,
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),
For: Commissioner of Police,
Katsina State Command.

24/04/2026

25/04/2026

*KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND*
*PRESS RELEASE*

*KANO POLICE COMMAND ESTABLISHES VIOLENT CRIME RESPONSE UNIT (VCRU) TO TACKLE ARMED ROBBERY, KIDNAPPING, AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES*

In compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police and pursuant to the Nigeria Police Act 2020, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, *CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis,* on 24th April 2026, formally established the *Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU)* in Kano State.

The VCRU is a specialised, intelligence-driven tactical unit designed to decisively address armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes across the state. This establishment underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to professional, effective, and accountable policing that earns public trust. *The VCRU is a new dawn in crime prevention, management, and control in Kano State.*

*MANDATE OF THE VCRU, KANO STATE COMMAND*

The Kano State VCRU is mandated to respond to, suppress, investigate and prosecute all cases of armed robbery, kidnapping, and related violent crimes in the state through strictly intelligence-driven approaches, while protecting lives and property, and operating in full compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Act 2020, and international human rights standards; serving as a bridge of trust between the Police and the communities it serves thereby ensuring public accountability for all its activities.

*COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS*

The Command assures the public that discipline, integrity, and respect for human rights will guide every VCRU operation in Kano State. All officers deployed to the Unit have undergone rigorous vetting and mandatory Human Rights and Professional Conduct Training in line with global best practices.

*COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT*

To strengthen public confidence, the Kano State VCRU will collaborate with a State Civilian Oversight Board comprisin