Nigerian police seize weapons, counterfeit currency, and drugs in multi-state operations

Police commands across several Nigerian states have conducted multiple operations resulting in the seizure of illegal weapons, counterfeit currency, and narcotics.

In Kaduna State, the police recovered 332 suspected counterfeit $100 bills, nine fabricated firearms, a pump-action rifle, and two stolen vehicles. Operations in the Kidandan and Maraban Jos areas targeted bandits and gunrunners, leading to the recovery of several weapons and a motorcycle after suspects fled into the bush. Additionally, three suspects were arrested in Panteka for attempting to sell a stolen GMK Jeep.

In Oyo State, authorities arrested two suspected drug peddlers in Ibadan after discovering eight parcels of suspected ‘Canadian Loud’ concealed inside a car tyre at a vulcanizing shop. In a separate incident, six individuals were arrested in Ibadan for the possession and circulation of counterfeit 100 euro notes, valued at approximately 8,900 euros.

In Osun State, the police intercepted a vehicle transporting bags of suspected Indian hemp along the Moro-Ife Road. Three men were arrested after their vehicle, a Toyota Sienna, broke down while they were allegedly en route to Ogbomoso in Oyo State.