The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 19-year-old men over alleged illegal possession of firearms, recovering a locally made revolver pistol and two rounds of live ammunition.
According to the police, the first suspect, Rufai Ahmed, was arrested on October 11, 2026, after officers intercepted a tricycle along Sokoto Road during a surveillance operation.
A search reportedly led to the discovery of a bag containing the firearm and ammunition, resulting in Ahmed’s arrest.
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Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Aliyu Ibrahim, 19, of Kawo Quarters, Kano, in connection with the case.
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, had directed investigators to intensify their inquiries before the suspects are charged in court.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to tackling illegal firearms possession and other criminal activities, urging residents to provide credible information to support security operations.
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