The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old Mubarak Bello of Kofar Yamma quarters, Kurfi Local Government Area of the state, for illegal possession of firearms and impersonation.
This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, on Sunday in Katsina.
According to the statement, “The Katsina State Police Command, under the able leadership of CP Bello Shehu, has succeeded in arresting a suspect for illegal possession of firearms and impersonation, and recovered significant exhibits.
“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 firearms and impersonation.
“The team, acting on heightened vigilance and proactive policing strategies, intercepted a Toyota Corolla, ash colour, with registration number, 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 the circumstances surrounding the possession of the firearm, fake ID, and other exhibits.”
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