Sokoto State Police Command has announced the arrest of several suspects involved in illegal possession of firearms and activities believed to be linked to terrorism.
The breakthrough is part of the intensified efforts of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Musa, in curbing crime and protecting public safety across the state.
In a press statement released on Friday by the spokesman of the command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, who revealed that detectives from the State Intelligence Department apprehended one Bello Ibrahim, popularly known as “Bello Currency,” and four others.
Those arrested alongside him are, Alhaji Muhammad Danlato, Alhaji Abun Buhari, Alhaji Faruku Alhaji, and Abubakar Furniture, over unlawful possession of firearms and suspected terror-related activities.
“According to investigations, Bello Ibrahim allegedly sold fabricated revolvers to the other four suspects under the pretext of self-defense.
“The weapons were unregistered, and no valid firearm licenses were obtained, thereby violating the Firearms Act”
He said the suspects were arrested during a coordinated operation in Tambuwal Local Government Area.
“Recovered items include multiple illegal firearms, four rounds of LAR ammunition, and one round of AK-47 ammunition
In a related development, “on April 23, 2025, officers attached to Tureta Police Station intercepted one Yau Lawali of Yabawa Village, Bakura LGA in Zamfara State, during a stop-and-search operation. Lawali was found in possession of two locally fabricated guns and three rounds of AK-47 ammunition.
“Similarly, on April 19, 2025, police officers on duty at Kebbe Police Station arrested three individuals, Danagaji Bala, Sani Muhammad, and Danjuma, all of Dogon Marke Village, who were allegedly found with a locally made revolver and 19 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition.
“All suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged accordingly.”
The Command stated that investigations are ongoing to uncover any wider criminal network or connections to terrorist operations.
The Sokoto State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies rather than resorting to unlawful measures.
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