Operatives of the Kano Police Command have dismantled a critical logistics network sustaining armed groups in some northern states following the arrest of a bandit arms supplier in Kano.
It was learnt that the suspect was linked to the movement of prohibited materials, including explosives, detonators, and drugs commonly used during bandit operations.
The suspect, 49-year-old Ibrahim Garba, also known as Manyan Baki, was apprehended while allegedly coordinating the movement of these materials from Kano State to various destinations.
He was arrested during patrol and surveillance activities conducted by operatives attached to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and CBRN unit.
Items recovered from the suspect include detonating cords, electric detonators, explosives, and illicit drugs concealed in multiple bags.
A senior police officer, who spoke on the development to newsmen on Friday, said the scale of the seizure raised serious concerns.
“The volume and nature of these items clearly indicate they were not intended for lawful or industrial purposes,” the officer said.
The police further noted that the suspect has been providing useful information to aid ongoing forensic analysis and trace other members of the supply network.
“This arrest is a significant breakthrough, but investigations are far from over,” the police said.
Reacting to the operation, Kano Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori commended the officers involved, stressing that intelligence-led policing remains vital to disrupting criminal supply chains.
“Proactive measures and timely response have helped avert what could have been a serious security incident,” Bakori said.
The police command urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement by reporting suspicious movements or objects.
The command also cautioned members of the public against touching unfamiliar items, noting that “keeping a safe distance and alerting authorities immediately can save lives.”
