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The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in Katsina State by intercepting two suspected gun runners and recovering a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) along with over 1,295 rounds of live ammunition. The suspects, Abdussalam Muhammed, 25, and Aminu Mamman, 23, both residents of Baure village in Safana Local Government Area, were arrested on Monday, September 1, 2025, while transporting the arms in a blue Volkswagen Golf car with registration number RSH-528 BV.
The police operation was carried out in the early hours of Monday along the Ingawa-Karkarku village road, following credible intelligence and swift tactical response by operatives. Upon searching their vehicle, the police recovered one GPMG, 1,063 rounds of 7.62x39mm AK-47 ammunition, and 232 rounds of 7.62x69mm PKT ammunition. Preliminary investigations suggest that the arms were being transported from Hadejia in Jigawa State to Safana LGA in Katsina State for distribution to notorious criminal groups.
The suspects are currently in custody, and an in-depth investigation is ongoing to uncover the source, destination network, and possible affiliations of the recovered arms. Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, commended the officers for their swift response and urged them to sustain the momentum in the fight against organized crime. He also appealed to members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information that will assist security agencies in protecting lives and property.
The Katsina State Government has commended the police for their exceptional vigilance and professionalism, reaffirming its commitment to supporting security agencies in their fight against criminality. The government has also vowed to disrupt criminal supply chains and prevent harm to innocent citizens.
This significant breakthrough demonstrates the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to tackling armed violence and insecurity in the region. With ongoing investigations, the authorities aim to uncover the entire network behind the smuggled arms and bring all perpetrators to justice.
