Crime
Kaduna Police Neutralise Bandits, Arrest Gun Runners in Major Operations
Kaduna State Police Command announces major operational successes, dislodging bandit camps, arresting gun runners, and seizing illegal firearms across the state
The Kaduna State Police Command has reported significant operational successes over the past two weeks, including the neutralisation of bandit camps and arrests of gun runners across the state.
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State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed these achievements during a press briefing on Monday, citing intelligence-led clearance operations in Kajuru, Tafa, Igabi, and Kauru Local Government Areas.
“Several bandits’ camps were dislodged during the operations, with some suspects neutralised during exchanges of fire while others escaped with injuries,” Muhammad said.
- The police recovered a substantial cache of weapons and drugs, including:
- Three AK-47 rifles and 21 fabricated firearms
- One sub-machine gun (SMG) rifle and two English pistols
- Four fabricated pistols
- Large quantities of hard drugs
Muhammad also highlighted the arrest of five suspected notorious gunrunners. Notably, on February 20, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit apprehended a suspect in Jaji, Igabi Local Government Area, found with six fabricated AK-47 rifles, multiple revolvers and pistols, AK-47 magazines, and a pair of black Wellco boots.
A second suspect from Unguwar Rogo, Jos North, was also arrested in connection with the syndicate.
Earlier, on February 17, three suspects were intercepted at Kasuwan Magani during an intelligence-led operation, with recovered items including a locally fabricated AK-47 and a pump-action gun.
“The achievements underscore the command’s commitment to proactive and intelligence-driven policing aimed at cutting the supply chain of illegal arms fueling banditry and violent crimes,” the commissioner said.
Muhammad pledged continued community engagement, enhanced intelligence gathering, and sustained aggressive operations against all forms of criminality.
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He also expressed gratitude to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, the Kaduna State government, officers, and members of the public for their support in the operations.
“Together, we shall ensure that Kaduna State remains secure for all law-abiding citizens,” he added.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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