Kebbi police arrest five suspected bandits, recover AK-47s, ₦2.6m cash

Kebbi police arrest five suspected bandits, recover AK-47s, ₦2.6m cash

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested five suspected bandits along the Zuru–Tadurga axis and recovered a cache of weapons, ammunition, and over ₦2.6 million in cash during a midnight operation.

Police spokesperson Nafiu Abubakar said the operation was carried out around 1 a.m. on Sunday by operatives of the 36 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron, deployed under the Restore Peace initiative.

The suspects — Bako Aliyu (Nanarki), Sani Alaramma (Wawan Icce), Umaru Tafsi (Birnin Tudu), Mamman Sani Danzakara (Mallamawa), and Lawali Sani (Birnin Tudu) — are all from communities in Bukkuyum and Gummi LGAs of neighbouring Zamfara State and are believed to be linked to recent attacks within the Zuru Emirate.

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Recovered items include:

• Seven fabricated AK-47 rifles
• One locally made pistol
• Three dane guns
• Three AK-47 magazines
• 43 rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition
• 46 live cartridges
• ₦2,623,900 cash

According to police, the suspects were intercepted following a credible intelligence report. The case has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation aimed at uncovering their network and arresting other gang members.

The Commissioner of Police, Bello M. Sani, commended the officers involved and urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements.

He reassured the public of the command’s renewed commitment to tackling banditry and kidnapping across the state.

Kebbi police arrest five suspected bandits, recover AK-47s, ₦2.6m cash