{
  "id": 2861039,
  "title": "ALGON chairman arrested with loaded pistol in Kano gunrunning probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/algon-chairman-arrested-with-loaded-pistol-in-kano-gunrunning-probe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T20:30:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/algon-chairman-arrested-with-loaded-pistol-in-kano-gunrunning-probe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kano State Police Command has apprehended Muhammad Dahiru, who serves as the chairman of ALGON in Kebbi State, along with three other individuals on charges of gunrunning and illegally possessing restricted firearms and ammunition. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the arrests stemmed from an investigation that began on August 13, 2026, at Dorayi Babba Division. The case, initially reported as one of criminal conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, was later transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department and subsequently handed over to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad. Intensive probing by the squad culminated in the arrest of Dahiru, who was discovered with a silver pistol loaded with five rounds of live ammunition. Another suspect, 66-year-old Rabi’u Ahmed Kanti from Bichi Local Government Area, was also taken into custody with a pistol reportedly loaded with 12 rounds of live ammunition. Two additional suspects suspected of involvement in gunrunning were apprehended: Abdulmalik, 55, from Bechi village in Ungogo LGA, and Armaya’u Lawal, 37, known as \"Agwada,\" from Ring Road, Gwale LGA. Authorities emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and efforts are being ramped up to identify, locate, and apprehend other suspects linked to the case.",
  "summary": "The Kano State Police Command has arrested Hon. Muhammad Dahiru, identified in a police report as the ALGON Chairman in Kebbi State, alongside three others over alleged gunrunning and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the arrests followed an investigation into a case initially reported at Dorayi Babba […] ALGON chairman…",
  "key_points": [
    "ALGON chairman Muhammad Dahiru arrested in Kano gunrunning probe",
    "Three others apprehended for illegal firearms possession",
    "Investigation began August 13, 2026, in Dorayi Babba Division"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}