Four alleged bandits arrested in Kaduna, AK-47 rifles recovered: Police
The police say four alleged bandits have been apprehended and several firearms, including ammunition, were recovered in Tayu, Sanga LGA in Kaduna.
In a statement on Monday, the national police spokesman, Anthony Placid, said the suspects were arrested on March 7, 2026.
The suspects, Abdumumini Abubakar (40), Maikano Gambo (47), Saleh Thompson (47), and Oyonyi Odango (40) were apprehended in Tayu, Sanga LGA, said the statement.
Items recovered from the suspects included four AK-47 rifles with magazines, 80 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, and one locally fabricated pistol with twenty (20) rounds of 9mm ammunition.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to banditry and other violent criminal activities within the region.
“Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the criminal network and recover additional weapons,” Mr Placid said.
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