Police arrest suspected arms dealer, recover three AK-47 rifles in Kano

Kano police arrested a suspected arms dealer, recovering three fabricated AK-47 rifles, live cartridges, and a fake police ID during a sting operation.

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May 10, 2026 · 16:16 · 5 min read

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Kano police arrested a suspected arms dealer, recovering three fabricated AK-47 rifles, live cartridges, and a fake police ID during a sting operation.

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Police arrest suspected arms dealer, recover three AK-47 rifles in Kano