Police Detain NIS Officer for Possession of Firearms

Firearms Seized from NIS Officer During Abuja Arrest

On February 10, 2025, operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command arrested a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officer in possession of assorted firearms and ammunition in the Zuma area of Abuja. The officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for how he obtained the weapons or his intended destination, raising suspicions of potential involvement in arms trafficking.

The arrest followed an intelligence report related to a missing person. Upon searching the suspect, police recovered a cache of weapons, including:

  • Four AK-47 magazines
  • Four magazines of CZ Scorpion rifles
  • Two CZ Scorpion rifles
  • 139 rounds of 9mm ammunition
  • Two pistols (Diakon and CZ models)

FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation. Further details are expected as investigations continue.

Police Detain NIS Officer for Possession of Firearms

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