…The Police revealed the discoveries while giving updates on its operations over the past two weeks
…The Police said, a total of 2 Ak-47 rifle, 9 automatic pistols, and 1,800 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the factory.
THUR, MAR 07 2024-theGBJournal| The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday discovered a factory in Kuru, Jos, Plateau state where rifles are fabricated illegally.
The Police said, a total of 2 Ak-47 rifle, 9 automatic pistols, and 1,800 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the factory.
The Police revealed the discoveries while giving updates on its operations over the past two weeks, which spans the country and focused on gun runners and kidnappers as well as armed robbers.
Much of the successes achieved comes from the Police intensified and active intelligence gathering activities as well as tip-offs by vigilant citizens who are happy to work with the Police to secure their environments amidst rising terrifying attacks by gunmen.
The Police cited cases of such collaborations in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
In a prominent case, the Police FID-IRT operatives acting on active intelligence concerning a syndicate of trans-border gunrunners operating in Plateau state, supplying arms and ammunition to criminal elements beyond the country’s borders, arrested ten suspects including is a transborder arms and ammunition supplier based in Obudu LGA of Cross River State, who supplies AK47 rifles, ammunition, and rocket launchers to rebels and other criminal elements in neighboring countries.
Likewise, operatives of the FCT Special Intervention Squad arrested a suspect from Audi village, who admitted to belonging to a gang of over 20 kidnappers and their informant.
The suspect confessed to participating in two kidnapping operations, holding victims captive for 21 days, and collecting a ransom of N1.1 million.
The Police said he also owned an AK-47 rifle, which he paid N300,000 for, and Yaroro, his gang leader, completed the balance before acquiring the weapon. He is said to have confessed that his gang members killed Ardo Shaibu and his family, eradicating his lineage from Dorayi village, Kaduna State.
the FID-IRT received intelligence of a group suspected to be involved in arms dealing and kidnapping in Sutai, Bali LGA of Taraba State, upon which they buckled down and arrested 2 suspects.
Subsequent interrogation and investigation revealed that one of the suspects had been in possession of 12 Ak-47 rifles about 2 years ago, but was intercepted by police operatives while returning from an operation and had fled and managed to escape with just 2 Ak-47 rifles. The other suspect confessed to being in possession of a single Ak-47 rifle and also belonging to a syndicate that specializes in gun running and cattle rustling.
Overall, the Nigeria Police Force said with the period under review, it has achieved significant milestones in combating crime and criminality nationwide.
”The NPF’s targeted and relentless efforts have resulted in the arrest of 254 suspects, including 92 armed robbers, 153 kidnappers, and 9 suspected cultists,” it noted.
Additionally, 35 kidnapped victims have been successfully rescued unhurt, with 7 stolen vehicles recovered. Furthermore, these ardently executed operations have led to the recovery of 44 arms along with 477 rounds of ammunition of various calibers.
”These cases and others not mentioned exemplify the dedication and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force in combating crime and ensuring the safety of all citizens,” the Nigeria Police Force said.
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