Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Nasarawa State Police Command has intercepted 174 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition and arrested a suspected arms trafficker in a major breakthrough against illegal arms proliferation in the state, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The suspect, identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, was apprehended by operatives attached to the Toto Division during a routine patrol along the Toto–Abaji Road on Monday, June 22, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel.
According to the statement, a thorough search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of 174 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition commonly used in AK-47 rifles concealed in his possession. Police said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect could not provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the source, ownership, or intended destination of the ammunition. The suspect is currently in police custody, while investigators are working to unravel the criminal network behind the illegal movement of the ammunition and apprehend other individuals linked to the crime.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, reaffirmed the command's commitment to tackling criminality, particularly the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition, which he described as a major driver of insecurity and violent crime. “There will be no safe haven for criminals in Nasarawa State. We are determined to identify, track, and bring every offender to justice,” the commissioner said. Mohammed noted that the command had intensified intelligence-led policing, surveillance operations, and strategic deployments across the state to deny criminals operating space. He also assured residents of the police's readiness to protect lives and property, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information.
The arrest occurred on June 22 along the Toto–Abaji Road during a routine patrol by officers attached to the Toto Division. The Nasarawa State Police Command reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on crime and pledged to continue deploying all lawful means to ensure the safety and security of residents across the state.
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