Dare Babalola
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles in a dramatic highway intercept.
“On 11th January, 2026, at about 1200 hours, operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol (SHP) attached to the Department of Operations (DOPS) of the Command, while on routine stop-and-search duties at a point between Kotorkoshi and Tazame areas along the Gusau–Funtua Highway, intercepted a Golf vehicle with registration number ABUJA KUJ 893 CK,” said DSP Yazid Abubakar, state Police Public Relations Officer on Wednesday.
According to Abubakar, the suspects, Samaila Na’ibi ‘M’ of Kuya Village, via Kekun Waje District, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, and Samaila Aminu (male) of Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina State, were arrested in possession of the firearms concealed inside a sack.
“The vehicle was driven by Samaila Aminu, while the rifles were recovered from the possession of Samaila Na’ibi,” Abubakar added.
CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, psc+, Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, reassured the public of the Command’s commitment to preventing the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring sustained peace and security in the State.
“The Command reassured its firm resolve to combat the proliferation of illegal firearms and other criminal activities in the State,” Abubakar quoted Maikaba as saying.
The suspects and exhibits have been taken into custody at the Kotorkoshi Divisional Police Headquarters and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet and thorough investigation, after which appropriate legal action will be taken.
The police are urging members of the public to continue supporting them with timely and credible information to enhance public safety.
