Safety operatives have arrested an arms seller within the state with 202 rounds of ammunition after the police command ordered them to comb the hideouts of terrorists.
The command mentioned the police have achieved one more feat within the combat towards crime and criminality within the state with the arrest of a suspected arms smuggler and restoration of ammunition.
In line with the spokesperson of the Police Command, ASP Mansir Hassan, “The incident came about on January 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM or thereabouts when the law enforcement officials of Divisional Police Headquarters Tudun Wada, Zaria with Tactical Operation Responsibility (TOD) accosted one Musa. Yusuf from Zurmi Native Authorities Space of Zamfara State was driving an organization bike and in possession of a suspicious purse.”
He mentioned that “the mentioned suspect received off the bike, left his bag and tried to flee. He was chased and apprehended and when his purse was searched 200 and two rounds of seven.62x39mm reside ammunition have been recovered.
Hassan famous: “early inquisition revealed that Musa Yusuf was on the lookout for a bandit alias Emir within the Zurmi Forest. He was mentioned to obtain the ammunition at Bakin Kogi in Kauru LGA of Kaduna State and ship the identical to the mentioned bandit.
He has since accomplished the primary part of the mission by amassing the ammunition however was intercepted earlier than supply by the ever-vigilant law enforcement officials hooked up to Tudun Wada Zaria Division. The investigation continues to be ongoing and concerted efforts are being made to arrest his accomplices. The matter will then be taken to courtroom.”
Hassan mentioned that “the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP AD Ali, has applauded the vigilant alertness of the law enforcement officials and known as for higher visibility of police motion. He instructed the officers to dominate their space of accountability and make their presence felt. He concluded that this can deter criminals from finishing up their nefarious acts within the state.”
