… As IGP re-echoes directive to mop up arms
As part of its unshakeable commitment to protecting the safety and security of all citizens, the Nigeria Police continue to put forth great effort to prevent and combat criminal activity in all its forms.
According to a press release on Saturday, 29th November 2024, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, these relentless efforts are paying off, as the Force has successfully arrested five suspects involved in transborder gunrunning.
The suspects identified as Adamu Noma’m’, Matthew Audu, Andrew Poyi, Aminu Sani, and Aminu Talha were apprehended by the operatives of the FID-IRT on the 18th of November, 2024, in Zanfara.
Upon arrest and conducted search, 10 locally fabricated Ak-47 rifles, 5 Israeli Ak-47 rifles, 1 revolver pistol, 1 pump action rifle, 20 rounds of Ak-47 ammunition, and 1 welding machine for fabrication of rifles were recovered from the suspect.
These feats and several more recorded by police operatives across the country are indications of the steadfastness and commitment of the current police leadership to decimate and subdue criminal activities and insecurity in general in the country.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has re-echoed his directive to operatives of the Force, particularly tactical units, to mop up every illegal arms and ammunition and see to the total dismantling of local manufacturers of illicit arms and ammunition and dangerous weapons by all means.
