The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man for illegal possession of firearms and impersonation.
The suspect identified as Mubarak Bello, was intercepted by operatives during a routine patrol on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Abubabakr Sadiq Aliyu, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said one locally fabricated rifle, a fake police ID card, and other items were recovered from the suspect.
“On September 13th, 2025, at about 0230 hrs, while on routine patrol, officers attached to the command’s department of operations successfully arrested one Mubarak Bello, m, age 38, of Kofar Yamma quarters, Kurfi LGA, Katsina State, in connection with illegal possession of firearm and impersonation,” the statement read.
“The team, acting on heightened vigilance and proactive policing strategies, intercepted a Toyota Corolla, ash color, with registration No. Lagos GGE 473 BH, driven by the suspect.
“Upon questioning, the suspect could not provide a satisfactory account of himself or the vehicle, prompting an immediate search.
“During the search of the vehicle, the following were recovered as exhibits from the suspect: one locally fabricated rifle, four live cartridges, two expended shells of cartridges, a fake police ID card, and an extra plate number (Kano FGE 68).
“The suspect is in custody as investigations are being intensified to ascertain circumstances surrounding the possession of the firearm, fake ID, and other exhibits.”
