The Kaduna State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt in Makarfi Local Government Area and arrested two suspected arms dealers with 300 rounds of live ammunition.
This was disclosed in a press release issued on September 23, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan.
According to the Command, on September 20, 2026, at about 01:15hrs, it received a distress call that armed bandits had attacked a resident at Gimi Ward, Makarfi LGA.
“Operatives from Makarfi Division, supported by local vigilantes, swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the bandits in a gun duel and eventually overpowered the attackers with superior firepower. The suspects fled into the bush,” the statement said.
The police said one suspect, Usman Alhaji Dahiru, 20, a native of the area, was wounded and eventually arrested.
Items recovered from him include one locally made rifle with three live cartridges, one locally made pistol with one live round, and a bag containing charms.
The Command said efforts have been intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
In a separate incident, the Command said on September 21, 2026, at about 22:00hrs, it received credible intelligence that one Jude Magaji of Ungwan Asibiti was in possession of a locally fabricated pistol and was moving around the community intimidating residents.
“Operatives of the Gwantu Division immediately swung into action, tracked the suspect and arrested him. The firearm was also recovered from his possession,” the police said.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to establish how he came into possession of the firearm and whether it has been used for any criminal activity.
Similarly, on September 22, 2026, at about 17:00hrs, detectives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence about a syndicate involved in illegal trafficking of arms and ammunition around Giwa Local Government Area and the Railway Station axis, arrested two suspects identified as Rayyanu Adamu and Nasiru Abubakar.
“A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of 270 live rounds of AK-47 ammunition and 30 live rounds of Type 06 ammunition, making a total of 300 rounds of live ammunition recovered,” the Command stated.
The suspects are in custody while investigation continues to establish the source and intended destination of the ammunition and identify other members of the syndicate.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Rabiu, commended the operatives and vigilantes for their prompt response and bravery, and assured residents that the Command will sustain the onslaught against criminal elements.
He also urged members of the public to provide credible information to the police.
