Two individuals have been arrested by the Kaduna State Police Command on suspicion of engaging in gunrunning activities.
According to a statement released on Monday, April 22, by Mansir Hassan, the spokesperson of the command, the arrests were made on April 4 based on credible intelligence received by police operatives.
The suspects were identified as Alkali Danladi 45-year-old, and Gayya Koddi 40-year-old.
Hassan explained that Danladi, who had been under police surveillance for supplying firearms to bandits, was apprehended at Tsurutawa village along the Kaduna-Jos highway.
He was found in possession of several prohibited firearms.
Following further investigation, Koddi was also arrested, while two additional suspects remain at large.
He said, “Danladi was suspected of engaging in the illegal supply of firearms to bandits. He was arrested while coming from Jos, Plateau state.
“During the interception, Danladi was found to have concealed several prohibited firearms, including one fabricated AK 47 rifle, five fabricated revolver rifles, and two fabricated pistols.
“Additionally, working tools such as fliers, screwdrivers and spanners, as well as charms, were discovered in his possession.”
However, he reassured residents that authorities are actively pursuing the remaining suspects and encouraged them to stay vigilant and collaborate with law enforcement agencies.
“The Kaduna state police command, under the leadership of Ali Dabigi, the commissioner of police, has assured that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining culprits.
“The commissioner also urges citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the fight against illegal arms proliferation and criminal activities”, Hassan added.
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