The Kaduna State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two alleged notorious gunrunners and recovered arms as well as four stolen motorcycles in separate operations.
The State Police Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Kaduna.
Hassan explained that on August 5, at about 2:00 p.m., following credible intelligence reports on the activities of suspected gunrunners, operatives from the Ikara Division raided Kurmin Kogi village and arrested two suspects, Isah Bello and Sa’idu Haruna, both residents of Damdami village, Richifa Ward, Soba LGA.
He said the suspects later led detectives to their hideout in a bushy area where four locally made guns were recovered.
The police spokesperson said, “During the course of the operation, one of the suspects, Isah Bello, attempted to evade arrest and, in the process, assaulted an Inspector of Police, causing injury to the officer’s face. The injured officer is currently receiving medical attention and is responding to treatment.”
Hassan added that on August 7, acting on credible intelligence about a gang that specializes in snatching motorcycles and selling them in local markets, detectives from the Dan Magaji Division arrested one Shamsudeen Haruna of Galadimawa, Giwa LGA.
“The suspect was arrested while attempting to dispose of the stolen motorcycles, and upon investigation, four motorcycles were recovered from him,” he said.
He further noted that “The suspect belonged to the notorious syndicate that had been terrorizing Zaria, Giwa and its environs, efforts is been intensified to get the other fleeing members arrested.”
According to him, further investigation also led to the arrest of a suspected receiver of the stolen motorcycles, who is now assisting police with ongoing inquiries and recoveries.
Hassan said the Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, commended the gallantry of the operatives and restated the Command’s resolve to rid the state of criminals.
He said the CP also “warned the leadership of market associations to be vigilant about the activities of their members, as anyone caught receiving stolen motorcycles will face the full wrath of the law.”
The CP further cautioned criminals to avoid Kaduna, warning that “they would soon be arrested” and assuring that the Command would sustain proactive policing in collaboration with the public, the military
