Police arrest suspected arms dealer and seize rifles in Kano
A suspected arms dealer, Umar Danladi Usman, has been arrested by the Kano State Police Command. The arrest took place during a sting operation in Dala Local Government Area, leading to the recovery of several weapons. The police commended the operatives involved and emphasized their commitment to tackling violent crimes. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies.
What happened
- The police arrested Umar Danladi Usman, 35, in Dala Local Government Area while he was driving a Honda Accord with tinted glass.
- Three fabricated AK-47 rifles, five live cartridges, an AK-47 empty shell, three jack knives, jungle desert boots, and a suspected fake police ID card were recovered.
- The suspect allegedly confessed to procuring the rifles from Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area in Katsina State.
- The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, praised the operatives for their professionalism and courage.
- The police are conducting further investigations to apprehend accomplices and dismantle the arms supply network.
