The Katsina State Police Command has reported the apprehension of five individuals discovered to be unlawfully possessing AK-47 rifles in Kurmi village, Bakori Local Government Area.
The command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina.
The spokesman said, “On December 19, 2023, based on credible intelligence, our operatives attached to Bakori Divisional Police Headquarters, in collaboration with members of the vigilante, while on patrol, successfully identified and apprehended five suspects.”
“The suspects are Sharhabilu Dahiru, 20, Abubakar Tukur, 25 Kasamanu Abdullahi, 20, Abdulrahman Shu’aibu, 20, and Sulaiman Sanusi, also 20 years old.”
“All the suspects are from Kakumi village, Bakori LGA.”
He mentioned that after interrogating the suspects, they admitted to stealing the mentioned firearm from the home of Jamilu Lawal, who resides in the same village.
“Due to the seriousness of the crime, Lawal was immediately invited for further investigation on the illegal possession of the AK-47 rifle.”
“All suspects are in custody as the investigation proceeds,” the police spokesman added.