Nigeria Police Arrest Terrorism Financiers and Suppliers

The Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) conducted intelligence-led operations in Kaduna and Plateau states, resulting in the arrest of suspected terrorism financiers and motorcycle suppliers to bandits. On August 29, 2026, two suspects, Nura Umar, 20, from Kidandan, and Alhaji Rabiu Aliyu, 58, from Zaria, were apprehended for their alleged roles in supplying motorcycles to bandit groups in Kaduna and Katsina states.

A Honda CV-125 motorcycle was recovered during this operation. The IRT, led by DCP Adamu Muazu, emphasized the significance of these arrests in dismantling the financial and logistical networks supporting criminal activities.

Additionally, on October 12, 2026, three suspects (Abdullahi Abubakar, Yusuf Mohammed, and Bala Ibrahim) were arrested for involvement in armed robbery and car snatching. Abubakar, a repeat offender, identified a gang leader currently in prison, leading to the recovery of two pistols and further arrests related to stolen vehicles.