Friday, January 30, 2026 - The Katsina State Police Command on Thursday announced the arrest of two suspected gunrunners and the recovery of 305 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition along the Zaria–Funtua highway in Katsina State.
According to the command, the suspects, Shu’aibu Musa, also
known as Abba, aged 30, and Ahmed Sani, aged 27, were arrested on January 27,
2026, at about 2:00 p.m. during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation
by police operatives.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar
Sadiq Aliyu, in a statement shared on the command’s Facebook page, the suspects
were intercepted while riding a motorcycle.
A search of their belongings, the command said, led to the
recovery of six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, which
were neatly concealed.00
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects
allegedly collected the arms and ammunition from Jos, Plateau State, and were
on their way to deliver them to a notorious bandit kingpin.
“During investigation, the suspects confessed to having
received the exhibits from Jos, Plateau State, to be delivered to a suspected
notorious armed bandit kingpin,” Abubakar said.
He also stated that the suspects and the recovered exhibits
are currently in police custody while investigations continue.
“Suspects and exhibits are in custody as investigations have
since commenced. Further developments will be communicated in due course,” he
added.
Abubakar noted that the Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu,
commended the operatives for their vigilance and urged members of the public to
continue supporting the police with timely and credible information to enhance
security across the state.
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