The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against violent crime, illegal arms trafficking, and impersonation of security personnel.
During a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Lafia, Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed Jauro, disclosed that nine suspects were arrested in separate operations across the state. The operations led to the recovery of 38 firearms, 4,264 rounds of live ammunition, one stolen vehicle, and several items used for impersonation.
Key Achievements
Arrests: Seven suspects for possession of prohibited firearms and two suspects for impersonation and being in possession of a stolen vehicle.
Recoveries:
* 38 firearms, including AK-47 rifles, AK-49 rifles, a G3 rifle, a submachine gun, locally fabricated rifles, long-range single-barrel guns, short guns, and a revolver.
* 4,264 live rounds of ammunition of various calibers.
* One Peugeot 508 vehicle suspected to be stolen.
* Military uniforms, charms, and gun-manufacturing machines.
Major Operations
1. Recovery of Arms in Keana LGA: Acting on intelligence, operatives intercepted suspected gunrunners in Kadarko Forest, Keana LGA, leading to the recovery of rifles, magazines, and over 4,000 rounds of ammunition.
2. Gun Runner Arrest in Akwanga: A suspect was intercepted along Akwanga-Wamba Motor Park with five locally fabricated rifles.
3. Gun Manufacturing Syndicate in Lafia: Two gun manufacturers and four distributors were arrested, with firearms, swords, police uniforms, and gun-making machines seized.
4. Impersonation and Stolen Vehicle in Lafia: Three suspects posing as soldiers were arrested in a stolen Peugeot 508 vehicle with military items.
CP’s Assurance
CP Jauro commended his officers’ gallantry and urged residents to remain vigilant and law-abiding. He emphasized that the command would sustain its momentum to rid the state of criminal elements while seeking continuous public support through timely intelligence sharing.
