Zamfara Command of Nigeria Police says its Tactical operatives have arrested one Emmanuel Emmanuel and his female counterpart Nana Ibrahim along Gusau-Wanke-Dansaudau Road, allegedly conveying 325 rounds of live ammunition and 1 Magazine for AK-47 rifle.
SP Mohammed Shehu, Police Public Relations Officer, Zamfara Command made this known in a statement issued, Tuesday.
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He said the arrest was sequel to an intelligence information received about the supply of the exhibits from Benue State to an undisclosed bandit’s camp in Zamfara.
“Spot search by the operatives led to the recovery of the above exhibits. In the course of interrogation, suspects confessed to have engaged in several gun running business with bandits operating in Zamfara and other neighbouring states.”
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“Effort is ongoing to apprehend their partners and charge them to court for prosecution.” SP Shehu further said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Kolo Yusuf assured Police sustained commitment to protect lives and property, and urged the public to collaborate with the security agencies in this regard.
