Police arrest two suspected gunrunners, recover ammunition in Katsina
Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition. The arrests took place on January 27, 2026, at about 2:00 p.m., during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the Zaria–Funtua Road, the police spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq, said. The suspects were intercepted while riding a […]
Troops arrest suspected gun runners, recover arms in Taraba operation
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE, have recorded another success in the fight against illegal arms trafficking in Taraba State. The soldiers arrested suspected gun runners and recovered weapons during a carefully planned intelligence-led operation carried out in collaboration with the Defence Intelligence Agency. According to a […]
Police arrest three suspected gunrunners, recover AK-47, 730 rounds of ammunition in Kebbi
Security operatives in Kebbi State have arrested three suspected gunrunners and recovered dangerous weapons, including an AK-47 rifle and 730 rounds of live ammunition. The operation was carried out by the police after receiving intelligence reports on the activities of the suspects believed to be supplying arms to criminals in the region. According to police […]
He belonged to gunrunning syndicate and d!ed while evading arrest – Kogi police clear air on d3ath of youth leader
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed that Muhammed Kassim, who was popularly known as Enemi, has died. He was a well-known youth in the Idah area. Police spokesperson SP William Ovye Aya shared a statement on Wednesday, July 17, 2025, saying that Kassim was linked to a group involved in selling guns and bullets […]
Police arrest 21-year-old female arms runner, recover 481 rounds of ammunition in Nasarawa
The police in Nasarawa State have arrested a 21-year-old woman named Fatima Salisu. She is suspected of carrying and selling illegal weapons. When the police caught her, they found 481 bullets with her. According to the police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, the arrest happened after a careful and well-planned security operation. This operation took place […]
Sokoto: Security forces arrest notorious arms trafficker supplying weapons to terrorists
Security forces in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State have arrested Hamza Suruddubu, a well-known arms dealer accused of supplying weapons to terrorists operating in the region. According to intelligence reports shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama, Suruddubu has been a major supplier of firearms in Eastern Sokoto. He allegedly transported weapons from Zamfara […]
Zamfara: Military neutralizes arms supplier, foils weapons delivery
In a recent operation, troops from Operation Fansan Yanma successfully neutralized a suspected arms supplier in Zamfara State. The suspect, who was trying to escape with weapons meant for bandits, was intercepted during a nighttime operation in Nasarawa Burkullu. Security forces acted on reliable intelligence and apprehended the suspect, a known arms trafficker from Anka. […]