Police arrest two teenagers and recover pistol in Kano

Summary

Police in Kano say they arrested two 19-year-old men over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and recovered a locally made revolver pistol with two rounds of live ammunition.

Highlights

• The Kano State Police Command said one suspect, Rufai Ahmed of Hotoro Quarters, was arrested on October 11 after a surveillance team intercepted a tricycle on Sokoto Road.
• Officers attached to the Farm Centre Police Division said they found a bag containing the pistol and ammunition during a search.
• Police said the recovered items were taken as exhibits.
• A second suspect, Aliyu Ibrahim of Kawo Quarters, was later arrested after further investigation ordered by the commissioner of police.
• Police said the suspects would be charged in court after further inquiries.