Security operatives in Kaduna State have arrested a suspected drug supplier to bandits, a terrorist group leader, and a child trafficking syndicate, as well as recovered arms, ammunition and stolen livestock during a series of operations across the state.
The spokesperson of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement, saying the operations were part of sustained efforts to tackle crime and criminality in the state.
According to him, the police surveillance team from the Maraban Jos Division arrested a suspected bandit drug supplier, identified as Franklin Ozo of Danmagaji, Zaria, who was found in possession of large quantities of Exol tablets worth millions of naira.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the drugs were intended for delivery to Kidandan and Giwa for bandits’ use. Ozo is currently in custody as investigations continue.
Hassan added that on September 29, 2025, operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a terrorist leader, identified as Alhaji Sani, popularly known as “Dan Gude,” in Doka Ilu village, Giwa Local Council.
Recovered from the suspect were one fabricated AK-47 rifle, two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition and one AK-47 magazine. Investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the weapon and apprehend other possible accomplices.
In a separate incident on September 22, 2025, at about 4:30 p.m., police operatives acting on intelligence arrested a suspected child trafficker, Khadija Ibrahim, in the Narayi area of Kaduna. She was found with a child identified as Abdulmumin (surname unknown).
Further investigations led to the arrest of two additional suspects, Daniel Samuel of Narayi and Danjuma Makoshi, and the rescue of another victim, a five-year-old boy identified as Ibrahim Bilyaminu from Gusau, Zamfara State. The rescued children are safe and under police protection, while efforts continue to dismantle the trafficking network.
Hassan also revealed that on September 30, 2025, at about 7:15 p.m., police recovered 60 cows and 25 sheep stolen by bandits following a report by one Bello Lawal. The recovery was achieved through a sustained community policing strategy and assistance from a repentant bandit. The livestock were subsequently returned to their rightful owner.
The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to combating drug trafficking, illegal arms proliferation and other crimes fuelling insecurity in the state. He warned individuals involved in child trafficking and related offences to desist or face the full weight of the law.
Photo and caption: Recovered drugs
