Sokoto police arrest suspected arms dealers, sponsors of terrorism in major crackdown

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested several suspects over illegal possession of firearms and alleged links to terrorism.

According to Command spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, detectives from the State Intelligence Department apprehended Bello Ibrahim, popularly known as ‘Bello Currency’, alongside Alhaji Muhammad Danlato, Alhaji Abun Buhari, Alhaji Faruku Alhaji, and Abubakar Furniture.

Investigations revealed that Bello Ibrahim allegedly sold fabricated revolvers to the others under the guise of self-defence without valid firearm licenses, in violation of the Firearms Act.

Recovered items from the arrests include multiple illegal firearms, four rounds of LAR ammunition, and one round of AK-47 ammunition. The suspects were captured during a coordinated operation in Tambuwal Local Government Area.

In related operations, on April 23, 2025, officers from Tureta Police Station intercepted Yau Lawali from Yabawa Village, Bakura LGA, Zamfara State, during a stop-and-search. He was found carrying two locally fabricated guns and three rounds of AK-47 ammunition.

Similarly, on April 19, 2025, police at Kebbe Police Station arrested three suspects—Danagaji Bala, Sani Muhammad, and Danjuma from Dogon Marke Village—with a locally made revolver and 19 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition.

The Sokoto State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies rather than taking unlawful actions.

Sokoto police arrest suspected arms dealers, sponsors of terrorism in major crackdown