Police Arrest Two Teenage Suspects For Alleged Illegal Firearm Possession In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 19-year-old men, Rufai Ahmed and Aliyu Ibrahim, over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm.

The police also recovered a locally made revolver pistol and two rounds of live ammunition during the operation.

The command disclosed the development in a statement issued on Thursday by its Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.

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According to the statement, the first suspect, Ahmed, was arrested at about 10:30 p.m. on October 11, 2026, during an intelligence-led patrol along Sokoto Road in Kano.

Police Recover Locally Made Pistol, Ammunition

The statement explained that operatives attached to the Farm Centre Police Division intercepted a tricycle, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, after suspecting possible criminal activity.

A search reportedly led to the discovery of a bag containing a locally fabricated revolver pistol and two rounds of live ammunition in Ahmed’s possession.

Further investigations subsequently led to the arrest of the second suspect, Ibrahim, who resides in Kawo Quarters, Kano, in connection with the case.

The command’s Criminal Investigation Department took over the investigation following an order from the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.

Suspects To Be Charged After Investigation

The police said the arrests were carried out in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s directives on intelligence-led policing and ongoing efforts to recover illegal firearms.

“The Commissioner of Police has ordered a thorough investigation into the case, after which the suspects will be charged to court,” the statement said.

Bakori commended the officers involved in the operation and urged residents to continue providing credible information to the police to help prevent crime and improve security across the state.