- The Nigeria Police Force has arrested five suspects involved in trans-border gunrunning in Zamfara.
- The suspects, identified as Adamu Noma, Matthew Audu, Andrew Poyi, Aminu Sani, and Aminu Talha, were apprehended by operatives of the FID-IRT on November 18, 2024.
- Recovered items include 10 locally fabricated Ak-47 rifles, 5 Israeli Ak-47 rifles, 1 revolver pistol, 1 pump action rifle, 20 rounds of Ak-47 ammunition, and 1 welding machine for fabrication of rifles.
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully arrested five suspects involved in trans-border gunrunning in Zamfara. The suspects, identified as Adamu Noma, Matthew Audu, Andrew Poyi, Aminu Sani, and Aminu Talha, were apprehended by operatives of the FID-IRT on November 18, 2024.
Upon arrest and conducted search, a significant quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from the suspects. These items include 10 locally fabricated Ak-47 rifles, 5 Israeli Ak-47 rifles, 1 revolver pistol, 1 pump action rifle, 20 rounds of Ak-47 ammunition, and 1 welding machine for fabrication of rifles.
This arrest is a significant milestone in the police’s efforts to combat trans-border gunrunning and insecurity in the country. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reiterated his directive to operatives to mop up every illegal arms and ammunition and dismantle local manufacturers of illicit arms and ammunition.
