Gwamcee News
The Nigeria Police Force has discovered a factory in Kuru, Jos, Plateau state where rifles are fabricated.
The discovery was made known in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi showing the Force records of achievement in the past two weeks.
According to the statement, a total of 2 Ak-47 rifle, 9 automatic pistols, and 1,800 rounds of live ammunition were recovered.
Still in it’s achievements, the statement said that operatives of 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.
It says 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.
Nigeria Police Force said the achievements is in its continuous dedication to the pursuit of justice and the apprehension of criminals across various forms of crime, as well as upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of every citizen which remains paramount as we strive towards a more secure and peaceful Nigeria.
However, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, used the medium to emphasis that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in the discharge of its duties, and is committed to implementing necessary measures and strategies to create a safer environment for every resident of the country.
