Sudanese Police Shut Down 40 Fake Military Offices and Arrest 5,000 Suspects in Khartoum

Sudanese police announced the closure of several offices used by individuals impersonating security forces, along with the arrest of thousands of suspects in Khartoum State over the past few months. This comes as part of extensive security campaigns to combat crime and restore the rule of law.

Police spokesman, Brigadier General Fath Al-Rahman Muhammad Al-Toum, stated that authorities closed more than 40 offices in areas south of Khartoum and west of Omdurman after arresting more than 200 people suspected of في impersonating security personnel during November. He added that the police conducted 22 security campaigns from July until December 21, resulting in the arrest of approximately 5,000 individuals wanted for various criminal offenses within the state.

Al-Toum added that these campaigns also led to the recovery of more than 35,000 items of property looted from citizens’ homes, including electrical appliances, gas cylinders, computers, and other movable property, which were seized as evidence at police stations. Quantities of weapons, narcotics, and medications violating the Pharmacy and Poisons Act were also seized.

The spokesperson indicated that the police have begun employing modern technologies as part of their 2026 security plan. These technologies include surveillance cameras, control rooms, and drones, all aimed at enhancing monitoring and reducing organized crime.

These measures come amidst a deteriorating security situation in some areas of Khartoum State, resulting from the proliferation of armed groups and gangs using false official affiliations. This has led to an increase in reports of intimidation of civilians and attacks on their property.

Brigadier General Al-Toum confirmed that the police have reinforced their presence at key crossings through joint checkpoints with the Armed Forces and the General Intelligence Service. He added that they maintain ongoing coordination with judicial authorities, including the judiciary, prosecution, and prisons, to support efforts to establish security and stability.

He noted that the police continue to face several challenges, including returning confiscated items to their owners according to legal procedures, rehabilitating departments and facilities damaged by the war, replacing lost vehicles, and creating the necessary security conditions for citizens to return to their homes.