A suspected member of a kidnapping gang, Sanda Aliyu, was arrested by the Kwara State Police Command for attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle for N1.6 million. The police are investigating the transaction and other individuals involved.
Sanda Aliyu, a suspected member of a kidnapping gang, was arrested in Kwara while attempting to purchase an AK-47. He had reportedly paid ₦1.6 million for the weapon and aimed to become a "Boss" in the criminal underworld.
Sanda Aliyu was arrested by the Kwara State Police Command on August 3, 2026, for attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle for N1.6 million. The police are investigating his connections to a kidnapping gang and the broader criminal network.
