Kaduna Police recover shotguns, 9 manufactured pistols, 2 vehicles and others

The Kaduna State Police Command has recovered one shotgun, nine manufactured firearms, two stolen vehicles and 332 pieces of suspected counterfeit $100 notes in separate operations across the state.

The command also recovered two cartridges and a motorcycle abandoned by suspected bandits during an encounter with security personnel in Kidandan area of ​​Giwa Local Government Area (LGA).

In a statement released on Thursday, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said the operation follows information received on August 31, 2026, that armed bandits were disturbing farmers in the area.

He said DPO Kidandan has mobilized police mobile force personnel assigned to APV Kaya and members of the Kaduna Vigilance Service (KADVS) to the area. According to him, the bandits opened fire after spotting the security team, but after the personnel’s response they fled into the bush, abandoning their rifle, cartridges and motorcycle.

Hassan said police operatives also recovered nine manufactured firearms around Maraban Jos axis after mounting checkpoints based on intelligence on the movement of suspected arms dealers. He said the suspects abandoned their firearms and fled, while efforts were underway to arrest them.

The command further said that three suspects – Hashiru Ibrahim, Mohammed Ibrahim and Umar Hassan – were arrested on September 2 at Panteka, Kurmin Mashi, while allegedly attempting to sell a black GMK jeep worth about N70 million for N4 million. The vehicle, which was reportedly prepared for dismantling and sale in parts, was reportedly stolen in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where Hashiru worked as a driver for a Chinese company.

In another operation, police intercepted an allegedly stolen white Toyota Hilux in Agadez, Niger Republic. The vehicle was recovered after its chassis number was confirmed to match that of the reported stolen vehicle, while one Abubakar Abdullahi, who was found in possession of the same, was arrested.

The command also arrested Kabir Yusuf, of Barnawa, Kaduna, following information that he was in possession of counterfeit US currency. Hassan said a search led to the recovery of 332 suspected counterfeit $100 notes and six counterfeit $1,000 naira notes.

According to the PPRO, Yusuf confessed during preliminary investigations that he obtained the counterfeit currencies from one Sahibu Ruhan of Kano State, who is currently at large.

The Police Commissioner commended members of the public for providing timely and actionable information, urging residents to continue to report suspicious activities to the police and other security agencies.