2 gunrunners arrested in Kaduna

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV maintaining peace in Plateau, and some parts of Bauchi and Kaduna states, have arrested two dealers and distributors of guns and ammunition in Southern Kaduna.

Captain Oya James, the spokesperson of the operation, who disclosed this in a statement in Jos, Plateau State, said: “On 22nd October, 2023, troops arrested a suspected arms dealer and member of a criminal courier network, Zaharadeen Lukman, also known as Dandini, in Ashawuce village in Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State.

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“The suspect, before his arrest, had been declared wanted for arms dealing in Southern Kaduna. The suspect is being profiled for further action.

“Similarly, on 23rd October, 2023, troops arrested Lawal Suleiman, member of a gunrunning syndicate which specialised in illegal distribution of arms and ammunition to criminals in Southern Kaduna. The suspect was arrested at the Tagama checkpoint, Samaru in Zango Kataf LGA.”