Kano Police Arrest Two Teens for Illegal Firearm Possession

The Kano State Police Command arrested two 19-year-old men, Rufai Ahmed and Aliyu Ibrahim, for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm. The arrest of Rufai Ahmed occurred at approximately 10.30 pm on October 11, 2026, when a surveillance team intercepted a tricycle along Sokoto Road due to suspicions of criminal activity.

During a search, officers from the Farm Centre Police Division found a locally made revolver pistol and two rounds of live ammunition in a bag. Following this, further investigation ordered by Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori led to the arrest of Aliyu Ibrahim, who is also 19 years old and from Kawo Quarters, Kano.

The arrests were part of directives from Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu aimed at intelligence-led policing and recovering illegal firearms. The Commissioner of Police commended the officers for their professionalism and directed investigators to intensify inquiries before the suspects are charged in court.