Sokoto State Police have made significant breakthroughs in their war against terrorism, arresting five suspected arms dealers including notorious figure Bello Ibrahim alias 'Bello Currency'.
According to Dailypost, Command spokesperson DSP Ahmed Rufai revealed the suspects - Bello Currency, Alhaji Muhammad Danlato, Alhaji Abun Buhari, Alhaji Faruku Alhaji, and Abubakar Furniture - were apprehended in Tambuwal LGA for illegal firearms possession and alleged terrorism sponsorship.
Investigations show Bello Currency allegedly sold fabricated revolvers to the group under the guise of self-defense, violating Nigeria's Firearms Act. Recovered items include:
Multiple illegal firearms
4 rounds of LAR ammunition
1 AK-47 round
In related operations:
April 23: Yau Lawali arrested in Bakura LGA with 2 locally-made guns and 3 AK-47 rounds
April 19: Danagaji Bala, Sani Muhammad, Danjuma caught in Kebbe with 1 revolver and 19 AK-47 rounds
The arrests come amid intensified counter-terrorism efforts in Northwest Nigeria. Police praised community tip-offs while warning against unlawful self-defense measures.
"This crackdown disrupts key arms supply chains fueling banditry in Sokoto," security analyst Musa Abdullahi told Qubes Magazine. The suspects will face prosecution under Nigeria's stringent anti-terrorism laws.
Residents are urged to report suspicious activities as security forces maintain heightened surveillance across Sokoto's border regions with Zamfara and Niger Republic.
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