Police Recover 15 Pump-Action Rifles From Suspected Gunrunners In Niger

Police Recover 15 Pump-Action Rifles From Suspected Gunrunners In Niger....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has announced the recovery of 15 pump-action rifles from suspected gunrunners and arms dealers. The recovery was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, where 23 suspected criminals were also paraded at the State Police Command headquarters……. CONTINUE READING

CP Danmamman reported that on August 4, 2024, at around 7:00 p.m., police officers from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, part of the SCID Minna, intercepted a red Toyota Corolla with registration number DKA 877 HJ on Maikunkele-Tegina Road. The vehicle, carrying three occupants including the driver, was stopped based on intelligence received.

During the stop, the occupants fled under the pretense of needing to relieve themselves. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 15 pump-action rifles and 30 cartridges concealed in a sack.

The Commissioner stated that efforts are ongoing to identify the owner of the vehicle and apprehend the fleeing suspects. He emphasized that if the suspects and the vehicle owner are captured, they will be prosecuted in court.

The investigation is currently being conducted by the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) in Minna.

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