The Nigeria Police Force has once again recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat illegal arms trafficking and other forms of violent crime across the country.
On September 1st, 2025, at about 4:35 am, a patrol team of police officers attached to the Katsina State Command intercepted two-gun runners along the Ingawa–Karkarku village road, Katsina State. The suspects, identified as Abdussalam Muhammed (25) and Aminu Mamman (23), both male residents of Baure village in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State, were apprehended following credible intelligence on their activities and the swift tactical response of Police operatives.
Upon searching their operational vehicle, a blue-colored Volkswagen Golf with Reg No RSH-528 BV, the following exhibits were found concealed inside the vehicle: One (1) General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 1,063 rounds of 7.62x39mm AK-47 ammunition, and 232 rounds of 7.62x69mm PKT ammunition. Preliminary investigations indicate that the illegal arms and ammunition were being transported from Hadejia in Jigawa State to Safana LGA in Katsina State for distribution to notorious criminal elements.
The suspects are currently in custody, and an in-depth investigation is ongoing to uncover the source, destination network, and possible affiliations of the recovered arms.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commends the gallantry and swift response of the operatives and encourages them to sustain the tempo.
The IGP reiterates the commitment of the Force to dismantling all forms of organised criminal networks operating across the country. Members of the public are enjoined to continue supporting the Force with timely and credible information that can aid in securing lives and property.
