KADUNA POLICE ARREST GUNRUNNERS, RECOVER 30 FIREARMS IN INTELLIGENCE-LED OPERATIONS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
At least five suspected gunrunners have been arrested and about 30 firearms recovered during coordinated security operations across parts of Kaduna State, the police announced on Monday.
The Kaduna State Police Command also reported the neutralisation of several suspected bandits during encounters with security operatives in Kajuru, Tafa, Igabi, and Kauru Local Government Areas.
The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed the achievements during a press briefing in Kaduna, describing the operations as part of sustained intelligence-led offensives targeting bandits’ camps and criminal hideouts.
“As a result of these operations, several suspected notorious bandits were arrested, and five gunrunners were apprehended. A significant cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered,” Muhammad said.
Recovered items included three English-made AK-47 rifles, 21 fabricated firearms, one SMG rifle, two English-made pistols, and four locally fabricated pistols, alongside a large quantity of hard drugs suspected to have been supplied to criminal elements.
In a related development, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested Adamu Aminu of Jaji Town, Igabi LGA, on February 20, seizing six fabricated AK-47 rifles, three fabricated revolvers, two fabricated pistols, and seven English-made AK-47 magazines. Investigations revealed that Aminu was allegedly involved in illegal arms fabrication and supply, fuelling criminal activities within and beyond Kaduna State.
Another suspect, Abubakar Hassan of Unguwar Rogo, Jos North LGA, Plateau State, was also apprehended in connection with the case.
Additionally, police intercepted three suspects in Kasuwan Magani on February 17—identified as Peter Pama, Saleh Monday, and Sunday Makama—found with a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle and a pump-action gun during an alleged illegal arms transaction.
Muhammad said investigations were ongoing to dismantle the syndicate, trace the distribution network of the recovered arms, and bring all involved to justice.
“These achievements underscore our commitment to proactive, intelligence-driven policing and our resolve to cut the supply chain of illegal arms fuelling violent crimes in the state,” he stated, commending Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun for his leadership and strategic guidance.
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