Zamfara Police Arrest Three Suspected Armed Criminals, Recover Firearms

By Ibrahim Sidi Muh’d, Gusau

The Zamfara State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat criminality across the state, following the arrest of three suspected members of an armed criminal syndicate and the recovery of several firearms and other exhibits.

In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), acting on credible intelligence, successfully apprehended members of a gang allegedly terrorizing residents of the Kasuwan Daji area in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.

According to the statement, the syndicate had been under police surveillance due to its suspected involvement in a series of criminal activities within the community.

The arrested suspects were identified as Ali Bahago of Danakulu via Kasuwan Daji, Hassan Dan Kure of Kasuwan Daji, and Dahiru Lawali of Gidan Ango.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are members of an armed criminal gang allegedly led by Ali Bahago, who has been linked to several criminal activities in the area.

The police disclosed that one member of the gang was neutralized during the operation, while three suspects were taken into custody.

A search conducted at the residence of the alleged gang leader led to the recovery of a pump-action gun, a single-barrel gun, a fabricated G3 rifle, two Dane guns, four rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, nine pump-action cartridges, a locally made pistol, a handcuff chain, one locally made magazine, and three Boxer motorcycles.

“The suspects are currently in police custody while investigations continue with a view to arresting other members of the gang and recovering additional exhibits,” the statement said.

The Zamfara State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to tackling armed criminality and safeguarding lives and property across the state. It also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing credible and timely information to aid ongoing efforts to curb crime.

Police authorities assured the public that operations against criminal elements would be sustained to ensure lasting peace and security in Zamfara State.