Nasarawa: Police arrest 75-year-old man, one other for alleged arms trafficking from Benue to Kwara

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4 months ago

June 4, 2025

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 75-year-old suspected arms trafficker, Dahiru Abdullahi, alongside one Lawal Sani, 40, for allegedly smuggling a large cache of firearms and ammunition from Benue to Kwara State.

According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the arrest, which followed credible and actionable intelligence, was carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in a coordinated operation in Lafia, the state capital.

Nansel confirmed the arrest and provided details of the seizure, stating that the two suspects, Abdullahi, a cattle trader from Kaduna State, and Sani, a commercial bus driver from Katsina were intercepted while transporting the weapons in a grey Toyota Hiace bus with registration number AAA 926 XL.

Items recovered from the vehicle include: 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 3 AK-47 rifles, 1 TAB 06 rifle, 1,096 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, 20 rounds of 7.62mm NATO calibre ammunition, 4 empty magazines.

The suspects allegedly confessed to being paid N500,000 to transport the weapons to Ilorin, Kwara State—an operation believed to be linked to arming criminal syndicates across the region.

“This arrest sends a clear message that Nasarawa State will not be used as a corridor for criminal activity.

“We remain resolute in our mission to dismantle illegal arms networks and safeguard the lives and property of our citizens.” said Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro Mohammed

The Command has launched a full-scale investigation to identify and arrest other members of the trafficking network.

The command also called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity using the official hotlines: 08112692680, 08032564469, 08036157659, and 07032532391.

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Goods worth millions of naira destroyed as fire razes factory in Oyo

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September 21, 2025

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A major fire outbreak on Saturday gutted a four-bedroom apartment converted into a tailoring workshop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The incident occurred in the early hours at Benjamin, Alabama Junction in the Eleyele axis of Ido Local Government Area, leaving equipment and valuables worth millions of naira destroyed.

Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, said operatives of the agency were swiftly deployed to the scene after receiving a distress call.

“The fire emergency was reported at exactly 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, 20th September, 2025. Once the address was verified, our team, led by ACFS Bamidele Samsudeen, promptly mobilised to the scene,” Akinwande explained.

He urged residents to always give accurate information and report fire emergencies without delay, stressing that quick response is critical to minimizing losses during such incidents.

Troops kill two terrorists, foil kidnapping attempt in Kaduna

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4 hours ago

September 21, 2025

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Two terrorists have been killed by troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YANMA, during an ambush in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared the information on X on Sunday, saying the troops acted on credible intelligence about the movement of the attackers.

According to the Makama, the soldiers from Sub-Sector 5 set up an ambush along the Wake–Kabode–Abrum axis after learning that terrorists were heading from Gabachua high ground towards Insami and Kabode for a planned kidnapping.

“The ambush, which took place around 7:00 a.m., led to the killing of two terrorists,” Makama wrote.

Troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, two extra magazines, a mobile phone, and a motorcycle, which was destroyed at the scene.

‘Kill 10, 20 will rise’ – Bandit leader dares security forces in Katsina

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6 hours ago

September 21, 2025

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A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has warned that government military operations targeting bandits could exacerbate insecurity, asserting that any attempt to kill 10 bandits would lead to 20 more emerging in retaliation, while killing 30 could trigger further unrest in cities and villages.

Ummaru made the remarks on Saturday during a peace dialogue between bandit groups and community leaders in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.

He urged security operatives to exercise restraint, emphasizing that the dialogue process would only succeed if all parties approached it in good faith.
The meeting, convened to foster peace and reconciliation, comes amid renewed efforts by stakeholders to curb banditry across Katsina and neighbouring states.

Community elders attending the dialogue also called on both bandit groups and security agencies to commit to genuine peace to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.