…bush, but unfortunately, six of them emerged, shooting sporadically. Their leader had an AK-47, another carried a pump-action rifle, while the third had a pistol," he said. According to him, the kidnappers constantly moved the victims from one location to another and appeared to have informants monitoring their moveme…

Buyer arrested as Kwara police intercepts suspected AK-47 procurement deal A planned acquisition of an AK-47 rifle has been disrupted in Kaiama Local Government Area, following actionable intelligence that exposed an alleged illicit arms transaction before its completion.‎ Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on A…

…guards and other security agencies. The operation also led to the recovery of four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from the hideouts of the kidnapping syndicate. Peter Mbah, Enugu governor, who was represented by Chidiebere Onyia, secretary to the state government, during the parade of the su…

…have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division Nigerian Army,…

…Local sources said the assailants arrived in the community on two motorcycles armed with AK-47 rifles and headed straight to the POS shop. "They rode into the town on two motorcycles and went directly to the POS shop, where they opened fire on people. "Five people were shot. Sadly, three of them d!ed, while two others…

…The Army said troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South-East recovered an AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines, 54 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and four locally fabricated firearms after one of the suspects led troops to the group’s armoury. In a separate intelligence-led operation, troops also recovered two…

…as participating in the killing of two Yan Sa Kai members during an attack last year. An AK-47 rifle and five rounds of live ammunition were recovered from him. The command also recorded a breakthrough against vehicle theft after detectives traced a Toyota Sienna stolen from the premises of a Juma’at Mosque in Ungwan R…

…troops recovered military weapons stolen from the slain soldiers, including one AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines, one FN rifle and two FN rifle magazines. Additional arms and ammunition recovered from the suspects included three AK-47 rifles, nine AK-47 magazines, one pistol with its magazine, 194 rounds of 7.62mm Spec…

…“The FCT Police Command Force Headquarters, Abuja ‘booked 42 firearms comprising AK-47 and pistols with 737 live ammunitions at the armoury section in 2021 and 2022. But the firearms were never returned.’ The Auditor-General fears ‘the arms and ammunition may have been lost, or fallen into wrong hands.’” “The Command ‘…

…state and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, arresting five suspects and recovering 10 AK-47 rifles. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, disclosed this during a press briefing in Minna on Thursday, July 30, 2026. According to CP Elleman, the suspected gang leader, Samaila Ilya, alias Yakumuju…

…“During the exchange of gunfire, two suspected bandits were neutralised, while one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of ammunition were recovered. The operation is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects, recover the rustled cattle and ensure all those connected with the attack are brought to justice,” the police spokesman a…

…expect me to say that I’m defending myself with a machete against someone who has an AK-47. So, when we talk about self-defence in the Nigerian Constitution, those are the questions we should ask in our arguments. Even the Plateau State Government will tell you that a state security outfit registered as far back as 200…

…phones recovered in Jegalari raidDuring the raid, troops seized three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition, and four mobile phones, which authorities believe were used to coordinate the suspects' criminal activities.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagr…

…criminal elements operating in the area. The troops recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition, and four mobile phones suspected to be linked to the criminal activities of the arrested suspects. In a statement issued on Friday, the Acting Military Information Officer,…

…to the recovery of the abandoned vehicle, 25 rounds of belted PKT ammunition, a loaded AK-47 magazine, 15 empty PKT ammunition cases, assorted drugs, including paracetamol and nicotine products, as well as mechanical tools believed to have supported the terrorists' logistics operations. The Army said the operation deal…

…shared love of musicNalongo Maggie Kaweesi, the baby mama of late Ugandan dancehall star AK-47, has died at Mengo Hospital in Kampala. She passed away on Monday afternoon, July 20, 2026, after spending three days receiving treatment for complications linked to her internal organs.Vegas, a promoter and longtime friend o…

…for alleged illegal possession and sale of firearms, recovering a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, another rifle, two magazines and 29 rounds of ammunition. The Command disclosed this in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, in Jos. The Command said the suspects are currently in the…

…look almost like imported arms. People are now producing weapons that look just like AK-47 rifles, complete with serial numbers,” he said. He called for a crackdown on illegal arms manufacturers and black markets where such weapons are sold, describing them as key drivers of insecurity. Disu further urged stricter secu…

…X-rays of those who sustained gunshot injuries, and the indications suggest the use of AK-47 rifles. We call on security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice. We believe the people have rejected Governor Adeleke, and violence will not stop the APC from winning this poll,” he said. Reacting to the incident, Gov…

…approached the troops to surrender. The suspect further disclosed that he had dumped his AK-47 rifle in a river before making contact with the troops. He also allegedly admitted to participating in three separate attacks on Delwa alongside other members of the terrorist group. Items recovered from the suspect included…

…to the hospital for medical attention. "The operation also led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles with magazines, 36 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunitions, five mobile phones, two power banks, one red cross bag and one charger. "One suspected kidnapper was neutralized, while another was apprehended with serious gunshot…

…personnel all the way down to village level. Everyone will potentially have access to AK-47 rifles. What safeguards will exist to ensure they do not end up in the wrong hands?” Ukeje asked. She also called for a clear division of responsibilities within the country’s wider security architecture, saying the debate had p…

…position and flee. "A follow-up exploitation of the area led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, two magazines loaded with 25 rounds of ammunition, and one motorcycle. "In a further show of the Theatre's air-land synergy, the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a large…

…drove to work in the city of Nakuru on June 27. Three men in plain clothes, armed with AK-47 assault rifles, intercepted his car, and tried to open his door, but Kiprotich was able to lock the doors in time and speed away. “As the person responsible for The Standard’s headlines, I knew I had become a target,” Kiprotich…

…of Police attached to MOPOL 51 PMF was ambushed and shot dead at a checkpoint, and his AK-47 rifle was stolen by unknown gunmen in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased police officer, simply identified as Insp. Danladi Ahmed, was killed by his assailants from a nearby forest along the Ohoror…