The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 19-year-old men over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm.
A locally made revolver pistol and two rounds of live ammunition were recovered.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the first suspect, Rufai Ahmed of Hotoro Quarters, was arrested at about 10:30 pm on October 11, 2026.
Officers of the Farm Centre Police Division intercepted a tricycle along Sokoto Road on suspicion of criminal activity. A search of a bag in his possession led to the discovery of the firearm and ammunition.
Further investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, led to the arrest of the second suspect, Aliyu Ibrahim, 19, of Kawo Quarters, Kano.
The arrests were carried out in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s directives on intelligence-led policing and efforts to recover illegal firearms.
The Commissioner of Police directed investigators to intensify inquiries, after which the suspects will be charged to court.
He commended the officers involved and urged residents to provide timely and credible information to assist security efforts.
AbdulBasit Saba is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
