By: Abdullahi Inuwa
The Nigeria Police Force has scored another major victory in the fight against arms trafficking with the arrest of two suspected gunrunners and the recovery of a deadly cache of weapons in Katsina State.
In the early hours of September 1, 2025, at about 4:35 a.m., a crack patrol team attached to the Katsina State Command intercepted a blue Volkswagen Golf with registration number RSH-528 BV along the Ingawa–Karkarku road. Acting on credible intelligence, the operatives swiftly moved in and apprehended two men: Abdussalam Muhammed (25) and Aminu Mamman (23), both from Baure village in Safana LGA of Katsina.
A thorough search of the vehicle uncovered a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 1,063 rounds of 7.62x39mm AK-47 ammunition, and 232 rounds of 7.62x69mm PKT ammunition. Investigations so far suggest the cache was being ferried from Hadejia, Jigawa State, for distribution to criminal gangs operating in Safana, Katsina State.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, hailed the gallant operatives for their swift tactical response and charged them to keep the momentum in dismantling criminal networks fueling insecurity across the country.
Force spokesman, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed that the suspects are in custody as investigations continue to trace the syndicate’s supply chain and wider connections.
The Police urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and provide timely intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.
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