Police recover guns, stolen vehicles, fake dollars in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has made significant arrests and recoveries in recent operations targeting banditry, gunrunning, vehicle theft, and counterfeit currency. Following intelligence, authorities conducted separate operations across the state, resulting in the apprehension of several suspects and the seizure of firearms, stolen vehicles, and counterfeit US dollars.

In one operation, police confronted suspected bandits in Giwa Local Government Area, leading to the recovery of a pump-action rifle, two cartridges, and a motorcycle. Another operation around Maraban Jos axis uncovered nine locally fabricated firearms, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the suspects. Additionally, three individuals were arrested for allegedly attempting to sell a stolen black GMK Jeep, with investigations revealing that one suspect had stolen the vehicle from Ogun State.

Police also recovered a stolen white Toyota Hilux from Niger Republic and arrested a suspect in possession of counterfeit currency. A search led to the recovery of 332 suspected counterfeit $100 notes and six counterfeit N1,000 notes, valued at $33,200. The police are actively pursuing the mastermind behind the counterfeit currency network.

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