Police Arrest Two Suspected Gunrunners, Recover Weapons In Katsina •

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Abubakar Sadiq, said the suspects were apprehended on January 27, 2026, at about 2:00 p.m. during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the Zaria–Funtua Road.

According to him, the suspects were intercepted while riding a motorcycle.

“Upon an immediate search, six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition, neatly concealed, were recovered from their possession,” Sadiq said.

He added that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects collected the arms and ammunition from Jos, Plateau State, and were transporting them to a suspected armed bandit kingpin.

“The suspects and the recovered exhibits are currently in Police custody, and investigations have commenced. Further developments will be communicated in due course,” the statement added.

The arrest followed directives by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on intensified policing to enhance safety and security, particularly along major highways.

Commending the operatives for the successful operation, the Commissioner of Police in Katsina state, Bello Shehu, urged members of the public to continue supporting the command’s crime-fighting efforts by providing timely and credible information to aid swift action against criminal elements.