Police raid disrupts bandit and gunrunner operations in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has made significant progress in tackling banditry and illegal arms activities. Rabiu Muhammad, the Commissioner of Police, revealed that several suspected bandits were neutralised and a large cache of firearms was recovered in recent coordinated operations. The raids targeted multiple local government areas and resulted in the arrest of suspected gunrunners and the seizure of hard drugs. Police say investigations are ongoing to dismantle criminal networks and trace the arms distribution chain.
What happened
- Rabiu Muhammad announced that police neutralised suspected bandits and recovered at least 30 firearms in statewide operations.
- The operations led to the arrest of several notorious bandits and five gunrunners, with multiple camps dislodged during gun battles.
- On February 20 at about 9 pm, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested Adamu Aminu in Jaji Town, recovering several fabricated weapons and magazines.
- Another suspect, Abubakar Hassan of Jos North, was arrested in connection with illegal arms fabrication and supply.
- On February 17, three suspects were intercepted in Kasuwan Magani with illegal firearms during an alleged arms transaction.
