By: John Bassey, Zamfara.

The Zamfara state Police command under the leadership of CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, psc+ has apprehended, two suspected bandits with a Golf vehicle, recovering two fabricated AK-47 riffles on routine stop-and-search duties at a point between Kotorkoshi and Tazame areas along the Gusau–Funtua Highway.

A statement from DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer
for Commissioner of Police Zamfara State Command in Gusau reassured the good people of Zamfara State of the Command’s commitment to preventing the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring sustained peace and security across the State.

The statement revealed that, on 11th January, 2026, at about 1200 hours, operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol (SHP) attached to the Department of Operations (DOPS) of the Command, while on routine stop-and-search duties at a point between Kotorkoshi and Tazame areas along the Gusau–Funtua Highway, intercepted a Golf vehicle with registration number ABUJA KUJ 893 CK.

During the operation, one Samaila Na’ibi ‘M’ of Kuya Village, via Kekun Waje District, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, was arrested in possession of two (2) locally fabricated AK-47 rifles concealed inside a sack. The vehicle was driven by Samaila Aminu (male) of Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina State.

Consequently, the vehicle was impounded, while the suspects and the recovered exhibits were taken into custody at the Kotorkoshi Divisional Police Headquarters.

The suspects and exhibits will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet and thorough investigation, after which appropriate legal action will be taken.

The Command reassured its firm resolve to combat the proliferation of illegal firearms and other criminal activities in the State. Members of the public are urged to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to enhance public safety.