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The police force in Benue state have discovered two gun making factories in the state.
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It was gathered that the factories were discovered in two different local government areas.
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Exhibits like AK-35, AK-47 were recovered from the scene.
Men of the Benue state police command have busted two gun factories in the state, arresting 3 suspects in the process.
Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the gun factories were discovered in Guma and Kwande Local government Areas of the state.
Confirming the operation in a statement disclosed in the command headquarters on Tuesday, the state commissioner of police, CP Steve Yabanet said the operation was successful due tip off and credible investigations.
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On 11/1/2025 at about 1430hrs, police stormed the said factory at Mbaafa and arrested one Friday Aduduakamve and Iorwashima Iornyume AKA “AK-35″ all ‘m’ of the same address. On the spot search of the factory led to the recovery of Nine fabricated pistols, one yet to be completed AK-47 rifle, two gas cylinders, one filing machine, four other machines and many other tools for fabricating rifles,” he stated.
“As police detectives began intelligence gathering on criminal activities in Daudu, information was received that one Meme Ihoon ‘m’ 50yrs was responsible for all short arms have been used by kidnappers, armed robbers and cultists in Daudu.
“During investigation, the said suspect was arrested on 10/1/2025 at about 0800 hours six (6) Dane guns and three (3) long pipes used for fabricating guns were recovered from his house. The suspect confessed to have been producing and selling arms. Investigation is ongoing to arrest other criminals connected with the case,” he added.
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