List Of 7 Cases: Police Arrests 50 Suspects, Recovery Live Ammunitions

The Nigerian Police Force had announces the arrests 50 suspects, recovery live ammunitions. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, I welcome you to today’s Press Briefing. Today is yet another day that serves as testimonial of the endless and relentless efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in the pursuit of justice and apprehension of criminals connected to various forms of crime and criminality in our country.

The briefing today will highlight some of the notable achievements carried o ut by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department- Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), in several coordinated operations. In the period under review (From January up until today), these operatives have followed up on several gunrunning, kidnapping syndicates clandestine activities which have led to the recovery of several dangerous weapons and illicit drugs among other exhibits.

Today, we would be highlighting 7 cases which led to the arrest of 50 suspects, and the recovery of 17 rifles of various models, 111 live ammunitions of various calibers, 2 empty magazine, 17 live cartridges, 3 vehicles, 3 phones, 7 magazine, 5 walkie-talkies among other exhibits on display.

CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, KIDNAPPING AND BANDITRY.
SUSPECT: (1)
MUSA JIBRIN
EXHIBIT RECOVERED :
ONE (1) FNC RIFLE,
ONE(1) EMPTY MAGAZINE.
Operatives of the FID-IRT arrested one Musa Jibrin in connection with criminal conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms.

The arrest followed an earlier operation on 26th December 2025, during which one FNC rifle and an empty magazine were recovered from the suspect.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect procured the firearm from one Bala, now at large. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice to recover additional weapons, while arrangements are being made to arraign the principal suspect in court.

ARREST OF FOUR (4) MEMBERS OF AN ARMED ROBBERY SYNDICATE AND RECOVERY OF ARMS
SUSPECTS: (4)
ANUGA EMMANUEL AKA SMALL ‘M’ 28YRS,
PETER JOHN ‘M’ 38YRS,
FRANCIS ABBA IDOKO AKA NATION ‘M’ 26YRS
& OHEPO OGWUCHE AKA ATEKE ‘M’ 30YRS
EXHIBITS RECOVERED:
ONE (1) LOCALLY FABRICATED RIFLE,
ONE (1) LOCALLY FABRICATED REVOLVER PISTOL,
TWO (2) ROUNDS OF LIVE CARTRIDGES
& ONE (1) COMPLETE NIGERIA POLICE MOBILE FORCE UNIFORM

Operatives of the FID-IRT, acting on credible intelligence, arrested four members of an armed robbery syndicate on 3rd March 2026 in Benue State.
The suspects specialized in mounting fake police checkpoints to rob unsuspecting members of the public. Recovered from them were a locally fabricated rifle, a revolver pistol, live cartridges, and a complete Police Mobile Force uniform used as a decoy.

These suspects are currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang to recover additional weapons.

ARREST OF FOUR (4) NOTORIOUS SUSPECTS WHO SPECIALIZE IN ABDUCTION, EXTORTION, AND ROBBERY

SUSPECTS: (4)
LUCKY OGOIBE, 52YRS;
CHINEDU NWAZAK, 35YRS;
DORATHY OGU, 45YRS;
NONSO UZO, 38YRS

EXHIBIT RECOVERED:
ONE (1) DARK ASH GOLF CAR
ONE (1) INFINIX HOT 9 PLAY PHONE,
ONE SAMSUNG PHONE,
ONE (1) ITEL KEYPAD PHONE,
& THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND NAIRA (N32,000) cash.

Operatives of the FID-IRT, acting on credible intelligence, arrested Lucky Ogoibe, Chinedu Nwazak, Dorathy Ogu, and Nonso Uzo on 13th March 2026 along Deidei/Kubwa Expressway, FCT-Abuja.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in multiple cases of abduction, ‘‘one chance’’ extortion, robbery, and attempted murder within and around the FCT. The exhibits recovered were linked to their criminal activities, including property belonging to one of their victims, Chisom Oguno. Effort is on to apprehend other members of the syndicate to recover additional operational assets.

ARREST OF THREE (3) KINGPINS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KILLINGS OF THREE POLICEMEN IN DONGA, TARABA STATE

SUSPECTS: (3)
SHAGARI ALI, 46YRS;
SULE ABDULLAHI, 30YRS
IDRIS AKAWU, 31YRS

EXHIBIT RECOVERED:
ONE (1) AK47 RIFLE

Operatives of the FID-IRT, acting on credible human and technical intelligence, arrested Shagari Ali and Sule Abdullahi on 29th March 2026 in Akake Village, Donga LGA, Taraba State.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are the brain behind the killing of three policemen attached to Donga Divisional Police Headquarters on 18th March 2026, and have been linked to other violent attacks and crises in Takum LGA.
Meanwhile, investigation to apprehend other fleeing suspects and recover their operational weapons continues.

ALSO, CASE OF CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, ARMED ROBBERY, KIDNAPPING, CATTLE RUSTLING, CULPABLE HOMICIDE, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, ARMS DEALS AND ACT OF TERRORISM
SUSPECTS: (33) SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Abubakar Usman AKA Siddi, 26 YRS; Ibrahim Sa’idu AKA Idi Soho, 35 YRS; Adamu Mohammad AKA Baushe/Dogo, 58 YRS; Abdullahi Abubakar AKA Bature, 35 YRS; Abubakar Abdullahi AKA Turke, 35 YRS; Yusufa Isah AKA Munyaye, 50 YRS; Zubairu Abubakar, 35 YRS; Shaibu Usman, 35 YRS; Mohammed Lawai AKA Jalel, 40 YRS; Dahiru Adamu Mohammedu, 50 YRS; Mohammadu Audu AKA Alti, 40 YRS; Dahiru Alh Ahmadu, 25 YRS; Iliyasu Umar AKA Magaji, 38 YRS; Usman Alh Mati AKA Saidu, 30 YRS; Umar Mohammed AKA Mulandan, 25 YRS; Shehu Usman Mohammedu; Umar Mohammed Jos, 25 YRS; Mohammadu Ali AKA Jabbi/Ruwa, 30 YRS; Abubakar Mamman, 28 YRS; Mohammadu Alti, 32 YRS; Idris Auwal AKA Samaila, 26 YRS; Ajiboye Biodun, 20 YRS; Lawali Shehu, 32 YRS; Mohammadu Sani AKA Kachalla Ruga, 65 YRS; Musa Ado AKA Maidu, 65 YRS; Abubakar Adamu AKA Buba, 26 YRS; Mohammadu Zangina AKA Zangina, 23 YRS; Abubakar Shaibu AKA Jijji, 20 YRS; Mohammadu Salihu AKA Fulani, 25 YRS; Mohammadu Musa AKA Musa, 23 YRS; Abubakar Sani AKA Siddi, 25 YRS; Yusufa Isah AKA Leriya, 22 YRS; Mohammadu Ibrahim AKA Iro, 21 YRS
EXHIBITS RECOVERED:
SEVEN (7) AK-47 RIFLES
SEVEN (7) MAGAZINES OF AK-47 RIFLES
ONE (1) ANTI-AIRCRAFT LAUNCHER
THIRTY-TWO (32) ROUNDS OF 7.62MM LIVE AMMUNITION
FIVE (5) WALKIE-TALKIE COMMUNICATION DEVICES
ONE (1) CAMOUFLAGE HYDRATION BACKPACK

Following the attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C) in Eruku Town, Ekiti LGA of Kwara State on 20th November2025, operatives of the IRT, acting on credible human and technical intelligence, conducted coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi States. Preliminary investigation revealed that the gang was involved in criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping, cattle rustling, culpable homicide, unlawful possession of firearms, arms dealing, and acts of terrorism which prima facie case has been established.

The gang members were arrested at multiple locations including Gbugbu, Ora-Ago, Baballa, Kaiama, Awi, Charagi, Patigi, and Okeode. During operations, the suspects abandoned an anti-aircraft rifle and three AK-47 rifles, which were subsequently recovered by the police. Investigation is ongoing to apprehend any fleeing members of the gang to recover additional operational weapons.

6. ARREST OF SUSPECT IN CONNECTION WITH ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF PROHIBITED FIREARM
SUSPECT: (1)
NASIRU IBRAHIM, 25YRS
EXHIBIT RECOVERED:
ONE (1) AK-47 RIFLE,
ONE (1) AK-47 RIFLE MAGAZINE,
& EIGHT (8) ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION

Operatives of the FID-IRT, acting on credible intelligence, arrested Nasiru Ibrahim in Benue State and One (1) Ak-47 Rifle, one (1) Magazine, And Eight (8) Rounds of Live Ammunition were found in his possession.

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Preliminary investigation revealed that Nasiru Ibrahim is linked to a known bandit identified as Janari, who allegedly sold the AK-47 rifle to him approximately two years ago for the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦1,500,000).

Further investigation revealed that Nasiru Ibrahim operates within the Igumale area of Benue State.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend Janari and other members of the syndicate to recover additional weapons.

ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY AND CAR BURGLARY/THEFT
SUSPECTS: (1)
CHIMEZIE UZO, 39YRS;
EXHIBIT RECOVERED:
ONE (1) LOCALLY FABRICATED MASTER KEY
Operatives of the FID-IRT, acting on credible intelligence, arrested Chimezie Uzo outside the Wuse Magistrate Court premises, Abuja.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Chimezie Uzo operates with an accomplice, one Elvis Nkala, who is currently at large, and that the duo specializes in breaking into parked vehicles and stealing valuables for resale.

Further findings indicate that Chimezie Uzo has beent involved in this criminal activity for about three years and had previously been arrested in 2023.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice and recover additional exhibits.

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, the Force will continue to strengthen its investigative capabilities and collaborate with other law enforcement partners, we remain steadfast in our mission to uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of every citizen.

We are confident that our collective efforts towards combatting crimes, will in no time herald a more secure and peaceful Nigeria.