The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of a firearm and recovered a locally made revolver pistol with live ammunition.
In a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the arrest was made on October 11, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m.
The Surveillance Team attached to Farm Centre Police Division was on an intelligence led patrol along Sokoto Road when it intercepted a tricycle on reasonable suspicion.
During an on the spot search, one Rufai Ahmed, 19, of Hotoro Quarters, Kano, was found with a bag containing one locally made revolver pistol and two rounds of live ammunition. He was arrested immediately, and the items were recovered.
Following a discreet investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, operatives of the Command Criminal Investigation Department extended the investigation and arrested a second suspect, Aliyu Ibrahim, 19, of Kawo Quarters, Kano, in connection with the case.
The Command said the achievement followed the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on intelligence led policing, sustained mop up of illicit firearms, and zero tolerance for all forms of criminality.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has directed that the investigation be intensified. The suspects will be charged to court after the investigation.
The Commissioner praised the vigilance and professionalism of the operatives. He restated the Command commitment to rid the state of illegal arms and all forms of criminality.
He urged members of the public to keep supporting the Police with timely and credible information.
