The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested four suspected bandits and recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Kaduna State.
The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed the development in a statement, noted that the operation was carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS).
According to him, the operation led to the arrest of Abdumumini Abubakar (40), Maikano Gambo (47), Saleh Thompson (47), and Oyonyi Odango (40), who were apprehended on March 7, 2026, in Tayu, Sanga Local Government Area, following credible intelligence.
Items recovered from the suspects include four AK-47 rifles with magazines, 80 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, and a locally fabricated pistol loaded with 20 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to banditry and other violent criminal activities in the region, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the criminal network and recover additional weapons.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the operatives for their professionalism and reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to combating banditry and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the country.
