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Police arrest four suspected bandits in Kaduna

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  • Nigerian police have arrested four suspected bandits in Kaduna State, recovering firearms and ammunition.
  • The suspects, identified as Abdumumini Abubakar, Maikano Gambo, Saleh Thompson, and Oyonyi Odango, were apprehended on March 7, 2026, in Tayu, Sanga Local Government Area.
  • Recovered items include four AK-47 rifles, eighty rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, and one locally fabricated pistol with twenty rounds of 9mm ammunition.

In a significant breakthrough for security forces in Kaduna State, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful apprehension of four individuals suspected of banditry and other violent criminal activities. The arrests, made on March 7, 2026, in Tayu, Sanga Local Government Area, followed credible intelligence, demonstrating the effectiveness of proactive policing in combating insecurity.

The suspects — Abdumumini Abubakar (40), Maikano Gambo (47), Saleh Thompson (47), and Oyonyi Odango (40) — were arrested on March 7, 2026, in Tayu, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following credible intelligence.

— Anthony PlacidForce Public Relations Officer detailing the circumstances of the arrests.

The recovered arsenal is substantial, including four AK-47 rifles, a significant quantity of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, and a locally fabricated pistol with accompanying ammunition. This seizure directly disrupts the operational capacity of criminal networks plaguing the region. Preliminary investigations suggest these suspects are deeply involved in banditry, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by armed criminal groups in parts of the country.

Items recovered from the suspects include four AK-47 rifles with magazines, eighty rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, and one locally fabricated pistol with twenty rounds of 9mm ammunition.

— Anthony PlacidForce Public Relations Officer listing the recovered firearms and ammunition.

Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, stated that investigations are continuing to unearth the full extent of this criminal network and to apprehend any fleeing members. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has commended the operatives involved, highlighting their professionalism and reiterating the force's unwavering commitment to combating banditry and ensuring the safety and security of all Nigerians. At The Punch, we view these arrests as a crucial step in restoring peace and order, and we echo the IGP's call for continued vigilance and robust law enforcement efforts across the nation.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to banditry and other violent criminal activities in the region.

— Anthony PlacidForce Public Relations Officer providing initial findings on the suspects' alleged involvement.
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