Zamfara Police command has said that its operatives have successfully neutralised Two gun runners, along Gummi – Anka Road, following an extensive gun duel that lasted for hours between the police and the gun runners, while conveying sophisticated arms and ammunition to terrorists to terrorists camp in Zamfara all the way from Taraba.
SP Mohammed Shehu Zamfara Command’s Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
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He said the feat was recorded following an Intelligence Information received about the movement of the suspects inside a Toyota Corolla Vehicle containing the above mentioned exhibits from Taraba State en- route terrorists camp in Zamfara State.
He explained that items recovered from the suspects include: Toyota Corolla Vehicle, containing Three (3) Live Shells for Rocket RPG, Three (3) explosive Shells, 151 Rounds of Live Ammunition for AK 47 Rifle, 200 Rounds of Live Ammunition for Anti- Air Craft Rifle and some assorted charms.
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“Two (2) of the suspects were fatally injured while others escaped to the bush with possible gun shot wounds.
“Injured suspects were taken to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau, and later confirmed dead by the Doctor while on admission.” SP Shehu also said.
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He revealed that on the spot search by the operatives led to the recovery of the above mentioned exhibits.
He added that additional Joint/Vigilant operatives were deployed to the location for rigorous confidence building patrol aimed at apprehending the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police CP Kolo Yusuf assured Police continuous commitment to rid the state of terrorist and other criminal activities for safety, security and peace of Zamfara state.
