A Nigerian Air Force personnel, ACM Anas Muhammed Fakai, was arrested by troops of the 12 Brigade, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), while transporting two pump-action guns and one Browning pistol to Abuja. The arrest occurred at Kabba Junction, Lokoja, Kogi State, around 10:22 pm on November 25, 2025.
Fakai, who serves with the 107 Air Maritime Group in Benin, Edo State, claimed he was delivering the weapons to Constable Mohammed Auwal Haliru, an orderly attached to a Commissioner of Police. He also stated that the firearms were handed to him by Inspector Paul, serving at the Government House, Benin, Edo State.
The suspect and exhibits are in custody, awaiting further directives.
