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The Katsina Police Command has arrested Abdussalam Muhammed, 25, Aminu Mamman, 23, both residents of Baure village in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, with a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 1,063 rounds of 7.62x39mm AK-47 ammunition, and 232 rounds of 7.62x69mm PKT ammunition on Monday,  1 September 2025.

Force Police Public Relations Officer (FPPRO) DCP Muyiwa Adejobi made this known to journalists on Monday in Katsina.

The two suspects, according to Adejobi, were arrested at Ingawa-Karkarku village in the Ingawa Local Government Area of the state.

He revealed that they were apprehended following credible intelligence on their activities, which resulted in a swift tactical response from the Police operatives.

He said, “Upon searching their operational vehicle, a blue-coloured Volkswagen Golf with Registration Number: RSH-528 BV, the following exhibits were found concealed inside the car: One General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 1,063 rounds of 7.62x39mm AK-47 ammunition, and 232 rounds of 7.62x69mm PKT ammunition.

The force PRO explained that preliminary investigations indicated that the items were being transported from Hadejia in Jigawa to Safana LGA in Katsina State for distribution to notorious criminals.

Adejobi stated that the suspects were currently in custody, and an in-depth investigation was underway to determine the source, destination network, and possible affiliations of the recovered arms.

He said that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, commended the gallantry and swift response of the operatives and encouraged them to sustain the tempo.

The IGP reiterated the commitment of the force to dismantling all forms of organised criminal networks operating across the country.