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Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kano State have arrested a suspected gun-runner and a fraudster in separate operations, seizing firearms and counterfeit cash, the command confirmed on Wednesday.

This was disclosed in a statement by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, on Wednesday night.

According to him, the gun-runner, identified as 31-year-old Suleiman M. Uba from Tashene Village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, was intercepted along the Murtala Muhammad Way in the Kano metropolis during a routine patrol.

The suspect was reportedly en route to Kebbi State while in possession of six firearms.

The arrest followed credible intelligence and proactive patrol operations aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and light weapons, as well as preventing criminal activities within Kano State and beyond,” the statement said.

In a separate operation, the corps also apprehended 37-year-old Abbas Lawan Garkuwa in Kwankwasiyya City, Kumbotso Local Government Area. He was found with counterfeit US$600,000 (equivalent to N900m) and several Juju items reportedly used to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Abdullahi said both cases are under thorough investigation, and legal action will be taken against the suspects.

“The command, under the leadership of Commandant Mohammed Hassan Agalama, reiterates its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property. We also urge members of the public to continue providing timely and useful information to security agencies to enhance collective security,” the statement added.

These arrests come amid heightened efforts by security agencies to tackle illegal arms circulation and financial crimes in Kano State.

NSCDC Arrests Suspected Gun-Runner, Fraudster In Kano

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