Police recover 210 rounds of ammunition dumped on Zaria–Funtua highway

The Kaduna State Police Command has recovered a sack containing 210 rounds of 7.56mm ammunition along the Zaria-Funtua Highway.

A statement by DSP Mansir Hassan Police Public Relations Officer of Kaduna state command revealed that the police got a tip from the public that a black Volkswagen Golf had suspiciously thrown a sack out of a moving vehicle at Dogo Itace, Samaru, Zaria.

“The patrol team swiftly moved to the scene and found the abandoned sack on the ground. The DPO alerted the other DPO’s along the road up to Funtua , for possible arrest of the vehicle and the occupants but to no avail due to the delay in information. ”


Kaduna’s Police Commissioner, Rabiu Muhammad urged residents to stay at alert and report any suspicious activity.

He said a manhunt for the suspects is ongoing and warned criminals to stay out of the state or face the law.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

three + 7 =

Troops Rescue 25 Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Zamfara

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 25 people who were kidnapped during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara states. The Military Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday night. According to the

Ebonyi Police arrest 620 suspects, recover 31 firearms

The Police in Ebonyi State have disclosed the arrest of 699 suspects, comprising 660 males and 39 females, in connection with 372 reported cases between April and September 2026. Addressing newsmen at the Command’s headquarters in Abakaliki on Thursday, the

Police Arrest 79 Suspects, Recover Weapons, Drugs in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 79 suspects and recovered dangerous weapons and illicit drugs in the state. The arrests followed security operations conducted during the 2026 Takutaba celebration in the state. The celebration, which took place on September