From Abdulkarim Umar
As on effects for fighting against banditry and others criminals activities in the state to ensure co existence among the society, the zamfara state police command has succeeded arrested of two gun runners with dangerous weapons.
The commissioner of police CP Kolo Yusuf disclosed this during a press briefing held at police headquarters in Gusau the state capital.
He said On 8th January, 2023 at about 2300hrs, Police Tactical operatives had arrested Two (2) gun runners, One Emmanuel Emmanuel and his female counterpart Nana Ibrahim along Gusau - Wanke - Dansadau road, conveying Three Hundred and Twenty Five (325) rounds of live ammunition and One (1) Magazine for Ak 47 rifle.
He lamented that, the arrest was sequel to an intelligence information received about the supply of the above mentioned exhibits from Benue State to an undisclosed bandit's camp in Zamfara.
He maintained that, the search by the operatives led to the recovery of the above exhibits. In the course of interrogation, suspects confessed to have engaged in several gun running business with bandits operating in Zamfara and other neighbouring states. Effort is ongoing to apprehend their partners and charge them to court for prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Kolo Yusuf assures Police sustained commitment to protect lives and property, and urges the public to collaborate with the security agencies in this regard.
