Trans-Border Arms Smuggling: Police Nabs Five Suspects, Recovers 17 Rifles, Revolver, Ammunitions In Zamfara

By Raheem Ibrahim

Five suspected trans-border arms dealers have been apprehended by the Police in Zamfara State.

Also, 17 different sophisticated rifles, revolver and large number of ammunitions are recovered from the suspects.

Confirming the apprehension, the Force Public Relations officer (FPRO) ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in statement said that the Nigeria Police Force in its unyielding resolution and unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, continues to work tirelessly to prevent and combat all forms of crime and criminality.

According to him, “These relentless efforts are paying off, as the Force has successfully made the arrest of five suspects involved in trans-border gun running”.

“The suspects identified as Adamu Noma ‘m’, Matthew Audu ‘m’, Andrew Poyi ‘m’, Aminu Sani ‘m’, and Aminu Talha ‘m’ were apprehended in Zamfara by the operatives of the FID-IRT on the 18th of November, 2024.

“Upon arrest and conducted search, 10 locally fabricated Ak-47 rifles, 5 Isreali 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.

The FPRO stressed, “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 Adeolu 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.