Police arrest three suspected gang members in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of an armed criminal gang allegedly responsible for terrorising residents of Kasuwan Daji in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, stating that the suspects were apprehended during a targeted operation carried out by operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) on May 29, 2026.

According to the statement, the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of the gang, which had been under police surveillance due to its alleged involvement in a series of criminal incidents in the area.

The suspects were identified as Ali Bahago of Danakulu via Kasuwan Daji, Hassan Dan Kure of Kasuwan Daji, and Dahiru Lawali of Gidan Ango.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are members of an armed criminal syndicate allegedly led by Ali Bahago, who has been linked to several criminal activities within the area,” Abubakar stated.

The police said one member of the gang was neutralised during the operation, while a search of the residence of the alleged gang leader led to the recovery of weapons and other exhibits believed to be connected to the group’s activities.

The arrested suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue.

The command further stated that efforts are underway to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover additional exhibits.

“The Zamfara State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents and will continue to intensify operations against criminal elements across the state,” the statement added.