The Nigeria Police Force has secured the conviction of two men prosecuted for terrorism-related offences following their arrest in a major arms trafficking operation in Katsina State, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that criminal investigations lead to successful prosecution and justice.
The convicts, Abdussalam Muhammad and Aminu Mamman, were arrested by operatives of the Katsina State Police Command in September 2025 along the Ingawa–Karkarku Road while allegedly transporting a cache of prohibited firearms and ammunition intended for criminal elements.
Police said officers recovered one PKT machine gun, 230 rounds of PKT ammunition, 1,663 rounds of 7.62mm × 39mm AK-47 ammunition, as well as the vehicle used to transport the weapons.
Following comprehensive investigations, the suspects were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Katsina Judicial Division, on a five-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession and transportation of prohibited firearms and ammunition, rendering support to terrorists, and acts preparatory to terrorism under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and the Firearms Act.
After a full trial, during which the prosecution presented witnesses and tendered documentary and material exhibits, the court found both defendants guilty on all counts. Each was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on Count One and 20 years’ imprisonment on each of Counts Two to Five.
Reacting to the judgment, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the investigators and prosecution team for their professionalism and diligence, reiterating the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to combating terrorism, disrupting illegal arms trafficking, and ensuring that all those who threaten Nigeria’s national security are brought to justice.
