From Femi Mustapha, in Kaduna
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested notorious gunrunners in Chikun LGA of the State.
This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP MANSIR HASSAN and made available to the media in Kaduna on Friday.
The statement stated that officers from Buruku Division, while conducting a routine patrol at Buruku Bridge, On September 19, 2024, intercepted a black Golf III saloon vehicle.
The statement added that upon a thorough search of the vehicle, the officers discovered twenty (20) locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and an empty Type 06 magazine hidden in the vehicle’s boot. The suspect was identified as Bitrus Gyang, a male from Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.
” During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a gunrunner and revealed that he had transported fabricated rifles on, at least, three previous occasions.
“The suspect is currently cooperating with the police, and efforts are underway to track down his other accomplices.
“The Commissioner of Police CP AUDU ALI DABIGI psc, Commended the officers for their efforts and dedication to duty. He also assured the public that Kidnappers and Bandits will continue to have no breathing space throughout the State,” the statement said.
