Police said N1.6 million had been paid for the weapon before his arrest on 3 August, and that the suspect planned to use the firearm to eventually form his own group.

Nigerian Army arrests a notorious kidnap commander in Enugu, recovering four AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and significant cash. Read more about the operation.

Police in Kwara State have arrested a kidnapping suspect, Sanda Aliyu, attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle for N1.6m. Investigation into the Kwara kidnap