…guilty of all three charges prosecutors had brought against him: assault with a firearm, illegal possession of a firearm, and negligent discharge of a gun.He received a 10-year sentence in August 2023, and a California appeals court upheld the conviction in November 2025. The California Supreme Court declined to review…

…murd£r, acts intended to cause serious bodily harm, injury, stabbing, as well as illegal possession and transportation of an offensive weapon," said local police. The 51-year-old "allegedly attacked a 53-year-old and injured him in the neck and hand with a sharp object" and a 27-year-old "who was at the scene, injuring…

…Adeleye also disclosed the arrest of two suspects, Akinlolu and Akintimi, for alleged illegal possession of firearms. Giving a breakdown of the suspects paraded, the commander said nine were arrested for alleged offences relating to breach of law and order, while five were linked to kidnapping. He said the families of…

Previously convicted Nigerian felon pleads guilty to illegal possession of Glock 19 pistol with 17-round magazine in US A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Samuel Fapohunda, has been convicted in a United States federal court for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. The United States District Attorney Jeanine Ferris…

…weapons never returned to Nigeria's streets.Ribadu also called on Nigerians to report illegal possession, manufacture and traffilking of arms, and encouraged traditional and religious leaders to champion voluntary disarmament in their communities.The NCCSALW was established under the Control of Small Arms and Light Wea…

…he added. Calling for greater public participation, Ribadu urged Nigerians to report the illegal possession, manufacture and trafficking of arms while encouraging traditional and religious leaders to promote peace and voluntary disarmament. He also sent a stern warning to arms traffickers and manufacturers. "To those w…

…were arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, m8rder and illegal possession of firearms over an incident that occurred on September 1, 2022.The prosecutor, Kunle-Shina Adeyemo, told the court that the defendants conspired to kidnap and murder Chief Ajayi Emmanuel at his residence.He also sa…

…the Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspected arms traffickers 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…