The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Umar Danladi Usman of Kurna Layin Masallacin Juma’a Kano with three fabricated AK-47 rifles, revolver type with other exhibits.
The other exhibits included five live cartridges, one AK-47 empty shell, one Police ID card suspected to be fake, three dangerous sharp jack knives and one pair of jungle desert boots.
A statement on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, said the suspect who was apprehended at Dandinshe Quarters, Dala LGA, was also in possession of a Honda Accord vehicle, ash in colour, with registration number TFA 680 AA, fitted with tinted glass.
“The Kano State Police command has recorded major breakthrough in crime bursting.
“Acting under the direction of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, Ibrahim Bakori, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad in the command, conducted a sting operation around Dandinshe Quarters, Dala LGA, on 9th May, 2026 at about 1315hrs.
“The operation led to the interception and arrest of one Umar Danladi Usman, 35 of Kurna Layin Masallacin Juma’a. The suspect was apprehended in possession of a Honda Accord vehicle, ash in colour, with registration number TFA 680 AA, fitted with tinted glass.
“On-the-spot search of the suspect and vehicle yielded the following exhibits:
three fabricated AK-47 rifles, revolver type,
five live cartridges one AK-47 empty shell, one Police ID card suspected to be fake, three dangerous sharp jack knives and
one pair of jungle desert boots,” it said.
According to the statement, the suspect had during interrogation, confessed to procuring the fabricated rifles from Dutsin-Ma LGA, Katsina State, adding the suspect is currently in police custody, and a discreet investigation is ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and dismantle the supply network.
The commissioner commended the operatives for their professionalism, courage, and precision in executing the operation.
He states that the success reflects the impact of the IGP’s reforms in eliminating operational overlaps, enhancing inter-unit coordination, and empowering tactical teams for swift, intelligence-driven responses under direct command supervision.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain aggressive operations against illegal arms trafficking, kidnapping, and all forms of violent crime, urging residents to remain vigilant and to support the Police with timely, credible information to ensure a safer Kano.
