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Feb
NATIONAL SECURITY: POLICE ENFORCE CLAMPDOWN ON GUNRUNNING, FIREARM PROLIFERATION
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Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months
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The Nigeria Police Force has made significant strides in tackling gunrunning and reducing the proliferation of prohibited firearms and ammunition across the country. In a statement, the Force announced the recovery of 191 prohibited firearms, 4255 various live ammunition, and the arrest of 63 suspects involved in gunrunning and firearm proliferation. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, noted that one of the significant achievements was the arrest of 8 suspects belonging to a gunrunning syndicate operating within Plateau State and its environs. The suspects were arrested after credible intelligence led operatives of the FID-IRT to the first suspect, which consequently led to the discovery of a large cache of arms concealed inside a vehicle doormat belonging to the syndicate. Adejoji stated that the exhibits recovered during this operation included 12 rounds of 7.88mm live ammunitions, 8 fabricated AK47 rifles, 4 fabricated revolver guns, 4 fabricated semi-automatic pistols, 11 AK47 magazines, and 1105 live AK47 ammunition. Additionally, operatives of the FID-IRT arrested one Amos Sunday Gyang ‘m’ at Plateau State in possession of a semi-automatic pistol he claimed to have found hidden inside a cushion of an apartment he had rented. Adejoji emphasized that it is a crime to be found in possession of a weapon without proper licensing. “In the case of discovering any weapon, citizens should ensure to notify the police and avoid any sort of implication,” he said. Adejoji also reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to protecting lives and property, sparing no efforts in effectively combatting all security threats. The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has demonstrated its dedication to enhancing national security and combating organized crime. As Adejoji noted, the Force will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.