Kaduna State Police Command officers arrested a gunrunner and bandit while patrolling along Kwarkwaron Manu, Basawa area of Zaria.

DSP Mohammad Jalige (commander), who revealed this information in a statement issued on Sunday, December 25, identified the suspect as Bilyaminu Saidu of Shuwaki village Bakori LGA, Katsina State.

According to the PPRO, the suspect was found with four AK-47 rifles and 344 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. He also had 10 handsets and one motorcycle. Charms were also recovered.

"The renewed vigor and commitment of Officers and Men of the Command in ensuring total compliance with the directive for domination of public space during the festive period and beyond has started yielding positive results," the statement read.

"On 23rd December 2022 at about 1730hrs, operatives attached to Tudun Wada Zaria while on surveillance patrol at Kwarkwaron Manu, Basawa area of Zaria metropolitan intercepted two men on an unregistered motorcycle with bags concealed in a suspicious manner on the bike. On being flagged for search, the motorcycle passenger jumped down and fled, heightening the eagle-eyed operatives' suspicion.

"The motorcycle and the rider who gave him his identity as one Bilyaminu Saidu ‘m’ aged 33 years of Shuwaki village, Bakori LGA of Katsina State was immediately subjected to a thorough search which led to the recovery of the following items inside the bags (1) Four (4) AK47 rifles, (2) Three hundred and forty-four (344) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, (3) Ten (10) Telephone handsets and (4) Charms.

"The arrested suspect has accordingly been taken into custody and a preliminary investigation has revealed he and his fleeing accomplice were on a nefarious mission to supply his gang with the offensive weapons.

"The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command CP Y.A Ayoku psc(+), mni, has ordered a thorough and comprehensive investigation to unearth the source and destination of the illicit arms and the arrest of the suspect’s criminal cohorts.

"The CP further assured members of the public that the command will be unwavering in its commitment to ensuring public safety and security in line with the operational guidelines handed down by the Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, FDC, CFR.

"The Commissioner of Police further enlisted the support and cooperation of all and sundry to the Police and other security agencies as security provision remains a shared responsibility."

Great job
Kudos to the Nigerian police force

Great job
Kudos to the Nigerian police force

Great job
Kudos to the Nigerian police force

Great job
Kudos to the Nigerian police force