By Our Correspondent
The Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), has recorded a significant operational breakthrough with the arrest of four suspected bandits and the recovery of firearms and ammunition in Kaduna State.
The suspects—Abdumumini Abubakar (40), Maikano Gambo (47), Saleh Thompson (47), and Oyonyi Odango (40)—were arrested on 7th March 2026 at Tayu, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following credible intelligence.
Items recovered from the suspects include four AK-47 rifles with magazines, eighty rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, and one locally fabricated pistol with twenty rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to banditry and other violent criminal activities within the region. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the criminal network and to recover additional weapons.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has commended the operatives for their professionalism and dedication.
He reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to combating banditry and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the country.
This made known in a press release issued to media outlets by DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID, psc(+) mniForce Public Relations Officer. Force Headquarters, Abuja
