Two convicted arms traffickers have been sentenced to more than 20 years’ imprisonment each by the Federal High Court in Katsina after being found guilty of terrorism-related offences.
The Nigeria Police Force announced the convictions in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu.
According to the statement, 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 exhibits recovered from the suspects included one PKT machine gun, 230 rounds of PKT ammunition, 1,663 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm AK-47 ammunition, and the vehicle used to transport the weapons.
The statement said the suspects were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Katsina Judicial Division, in Charge No. FHC/KT/84C/2025 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, contrary to the provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and the Firearms Act.
Following a full trial, during which the prosecution presented witnesses and tendered documentary and material evidence, the court found both defendants guilty on all five counts.
Each convict was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on count one and 20 years’ imprisonment on each of counts two to five, according to the police statement.
Commenting on the judgment, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, commended the investigators and prosecution team, describing the successful prosecution as a demonstration of the Force’s resolve to combat terrorism and arms trafficking.
He reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to tackling terrorism, disrupting the illicit proliferation of arms, and ensuring that those involved in activities threatening Nigeria’s national security are brought to justice.
Breezy News reports that the prosecution forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb the illegal circulation of weapons and strengthen counter-terrorism operations across the country.
