Kano Police Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Seize Three Locally-Made AK-47 Rifles
The Kano State Police Command says it has dismantled a suspected arms trafficking operation following the arrest of a 35-year-old suspect and the recovery of three fabricated AK-47 rifles in Dala Local Government Area.
The suspect, , was apprehended by operatives attached to the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad during an intelligence-driven operation carried out in the Dandinshe area on May 9, 2026.
Police authorities said the operation formed part of ongoing security measures aimed at combating violent crimes and illegal arms circulation through tactical policing strategies introduced under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, .
According to the Command, the suspect was intercepted while driving an ash-coloured Honda Accord with tinted windows and registration number TFA 680 AA.
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A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of three locally-fabricated AK-47 rifles, five live rounds of ammunition, one expended AK-47 shell, a police identity card believed to be fake, three sharp jack knives, and a pair of jungle boots.
Investigators disclosed that the suspect allegedly confessed to obtaining the weapons from Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, , commended the operatives for the successful operation, describing it as evidence of improved intelligence gathering and coordination among tactical units within the Force.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intensifying the crackdown on illegal arms dealers, kidnappers, and other criminal elements threatening public safety across the state.
Police authorities added that the suspect remains in custody while efforts are ongoing to arrest other individuals linked to the alleged trafficking network.
The Command also appealed to residents to continue supporting security agencies with useful information that could aid crime prevention and ongoing investigations.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, .
