The Nigeria Police Force has secured the conviction of two men for terrorism-related offences following their arrest in a major arms trafficking operation in Katsina State, with the Federal High Court sentencing them to 20 years’ imprisonment.
The convicts, Abdussalam Muhammad and Aminu Mamman, were arrested by operatives of the Katsina State Police Command in September 2025 along the Ingawa–Karkarku Road while allegedly transporting a cache of prohibited firearms and ammunition intended for criminal elements.
Items recovered from the suspects included one PKT machine gun, 230 rounds of PKT ammunition, 1,663 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm AK-47 ammunition, and the vehicle used to convey the weapons.
Following investigations, the suspects were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Katsina Judicial Division, on a five-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession and transportation of prohibited firearms and ammunition, rendering support to terrorists, and acts preparatory to terrorism, contrary to the provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and the Firearms Act.
After a full trial in which the prosecution presented witnesses and tendered documentary and material exhibits, the court found both defendants guilty on all counts.
The court sentenced each convict to five years’ imprisonment on Count One and 20 years’ imprisonment on each of Counts Two to Five.
Reacting to the judgment, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu commended the investigators and prosecution team for securing the convictions, describing the outcome as a testament to the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to ensure that criminal investigations end in successful prosecution.
The police chief reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to combating terrorism, disrupting the illicit proliferation of arms, and ensuring that individuals involved in activities threatening Nigeria’s national security are brought to justice.
