Zamfara Police Command Recovers 4AK-47 Riffles, 228 Round Of Ammunition, Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau 

The Zamfara state police command has said that it recovered 4 AK-47 Riffles, 228 rounds of ammunition and empty magazines along Gummi-Sokoto road.

This was made known today by Zamfara State Commissioner Of Police CP. Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba,  while briefing newsmen on some of the key achievements recorded within one month, by the command.

 

According to him, on 15th September 2025, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command while on routine patrol along Gummi-Sokoto Road, intercepted a Toyota Corolla car. When a search was conducted the following recoveries were made; Four AK - 47 Riffles, 200 round of PKT ammunition, 28 rounds of AK-47, 4 empty AK-47 magazines 

He said, the above items were concealed in a sack of oranges belonging to one Nasuru Dawan Jiya, who confessed to transporting the weapons to bandits in Gurusu Village investigation is ongoing and efforts are underway to arrest other accomplices and dismantle the entire supply chain.

CP Maikaba added that, in the same vein, on 17th September 2025, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested Muhammadu Dan Kani 57 yrs old, popularly known as "Akki". from Kuraje in Bungudu LGA. He was apprehended in Funtua, Katsina State, following credible intelligence linking him to numerous kidnapping cases across the state.

"Similarly, on 19th September 2025, at about 1630 hours, while on intensive patrol along the Gusau-Sokoto Highway near the Gada Biyu area, operatives successfully intercepted and apprehended two male suspects riding on motorcycles. Both suspects were found in possession of 18 fabricated firearms"

"Case is currently under investigation at SICD Gusau.

"On 14th September 2025, based on credible intelligence, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested Alhaji Shehu Aliyu in Gurusu Village. He was found with nine (9) sacks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp"

"Aliyu is a known and repeat drug dealer with a criminal record spanning over six years. He is currently in custody as investigations continue"

"I wish to commend all operatives involved in these operations for their exceptional bravery, professionalism, and commitment. Thes"

"During investigation the suspect confessed to have been part of the kidnapping gang terrorizing Tsafe, Yandato and Yanwarin Daji. He further admitted to being an active member of the Kachalla Dan Goggo Gang, a criminal syndicate known for orchestrating high profile kidnapping within Damba, Mareri and Saminaka areas all in Gusau L.G.A.

"The suspect is in command custody. Investigations is ongoing to apprehend other members of the Gang and determine the full scope of their operations." Maikaba said.

"So also In the early hours of 21st September 2025, following intelligence from local communities, a joint operation led by DPO Talata Mafara, CSP Garba Musa Mahuta, in collaboration with Community Protection Guards (CPG) and local vigilantes, successfully rescued five (5) kidnapped victims from Wanu Village, in Anka LGA"

"The victims were intercepted while being relocated by their captors from a bandits camp in Barikin Daji forest through Maradun LGA. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in their safe rescue. All victims were medically checked and reunited with their families"