Zamfara Police Bust Armed Gang, Recover Firearms In Kaura Namoda Raid

The Zamfara State Police Command said it has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on armed criminal networks, following the arrest of suspected gang members and recovery of multiple firearms and ammunition in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.

“The Command remains resolute and will not relent until all criminal elements are identified, arrested, and brought to justice,” the police said.

According to a statement issued by DSP Yazid Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, the operation was carried out on 29 May 2026 by operatives of the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) acting on credible intelligence.

“On 29th May 2026, operatives of the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), acting on credible intelligence, successfully arrested members of an armed criminal gang terrorizing residents of the Kasuwan Daji area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area,” the statement said.

The police said the syndicate had been on its watchlist due to alleged involvement in multiple criminal activities in the area.

“The syndicate had been on the Command’s watchlist due to its alleged involvement in various criminal activities within the area,” it stated.

During the operation, three suspects were arrested and one member of the gang was neutralised.

“During the operation, police operatives intercepted and arrested the following suspects: Ali Bahago, male, of Danakulu via Kasuwan Daji; Hassan Dan Kure, male, of Kasuwan Daji; and Dahiru Lawali, male, of Gidan Ango,” the statement said.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of an armed criminal gang allegedly led by Ali Bahago, who has been linked to several criminal activities within the area.”

The Command added that a search of the residence of the alleged gang leader led to the recovery of an arsenal of weapons and other items.

“During the operation, one member of the gang was neutralized, while three suspects were arrested. A search conducted at the residence of the alleged gang leader, Ali Bahago, led to the recovery of the following exhibits: One pump-action gun; One single-barrel gun; One fabricated G3 rifle; Two Dane guns; Four rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition; Nine pump-action gun cartridges; One handcuff chain; One locally made pistol; Three Boxer motorcycles; and One locally made magazine,” it stated.

The police confirmed that the suspects remain in custody while investigations continue.

“The suspects are currently in police custody while investigations continue with a view to apprehending other members of the gang and recovering additional exhibits.”

Reaffirming its commitment to tackling armed crime, the Command urged residents to support security agencies with timely intelligence.

“The Zamfara State Police Command reiterates its commitment to combating armed criminality and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state. The Command urges members of the public to continue supporting the Police and other security agencies with credible and timely information that will assist in the fight against crime,” it said.