{"id":4971,"date":"2026-03-01T09:57:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=4971"},"modified":"2026-03-01T09:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:57:41","slug":"four-suspects-arrested-as-nscdc-busts-illegal-arms-fabricating-factory-in-katsina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/four-suspects-arrested-as-nscdc-busts-illegal-arms-fabricating-factory-in-katsina\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Suspects Arrested As NSCDC Busts Illegal Arms Fabricating Factory In Katsina"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the successful uncovering and dismantling of a suspected illegal arms fabricating factory in Kore Village along Batsari Road in Batagarawa Local Government Area of the state.<br \/><br \/>The operation was carried out on Thursday, 26th February, 2026, at about 1000 hours by the command\u2019s Special Rapid Response Squad, acting on credible intelligence.<br \/><br \/>In a statement issued on Friday, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Buhari Hamisu, stated that upon receiving the information, State Commandant Abbas Dan-ile Moriki directed the squad to respond immediately while maintaining professionalism.<br \/><br \/>He explained that the team promptly acted, uncovered and dismantled the factory, seized weapons and fabricating equipment, and arrested four suspects.<br \/><br \/>The suspects\u2014Haruna Lawal (male, 28), Badamasi Kabiru (male, 50), Hamza Lawal (male, 30), and Sagir Abba (male, 25)\u2014were apprehended inside the factory while allegedly perpetrating the crime.<br \/><br \/>He added that the suspects are currently under investigation to identify other members of the syndicate and potential buyers, and that due diligence would be observed in their prosecution.<br \/><br \/>The Commandant assured the public of adequate security and reiterated the command\u2019s commitment to combating illicit arms proliferation, uncovering activities of vandals and economic saboteurs, and tackling crime in the state.<br \/><br \/>\u201cCommandant Moriki thanks the general public for their continued cooperation and urges more support for security agencies by providing actionable and timely intelligence to help expose the activities of miscreants in the state.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe Commandant remains committed to promoting safety, security, and protecting critical national assets and infrastructure in Katsina State and Nigeria as a whole.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe Command remains dedicated to ensuring a peaceful environment for the good people of Katsina State and Nigeria,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the successful uncovering and dismantling of a suspected illegal arms fabricating factory in Kore Village along Batsari Road in Batagarawa Local Government Area of the state. 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