The Nigeria Police said the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad, FID-STS, has recorded a significant operational success with the arrest of four suspected bandits and the recovery of firearms and ammunition in Kaduna State.
The suspects are Abdumumini Abubakar, 40, Maikano Gambo, 47, Saleh Thompson, 47, and Oyonyi Odango, 40, who according to the police were arrested on 7th March 2026 in Tayu, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following credible intelligence.
A statement signed by Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, said the items recovered from the suspects include four AK-47 rifles with magazines, eighty rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, and one locally fabricated pistol with twenty rounds of 9mm ammunition.
It said that preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to banditry and related violent criminal activities within the region.
“Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the criminal network and recover additional weapons,” the statement added.
Placid added that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the operatives for their professionalism and reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to combating banditry and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the country.
