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A suspected gunrunner has been arrested by the police force in Nasarawa state.
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The suspect, alongside an accomplice was said to have been arrested with tons of ammunition and firearms.
Men of the Nasarawa state police command have arrested an elderly man for his alleged involvement in banditry and terrorism.
The suspect, identified as Dahiru Abdullahi, a 75-year-old cattle trader is said to be specialized in arm trafficking from Benue to Kwara State.
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The suspect was arrested alongside his accomplice, one Lawal Sani, a 40-year-old commercial drive
Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the Nasarawa state police command, SP Ramhan Nansel said the duo were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit following credible intelligence.
He added that Sani was arrested while transporting the weapons in a grey Toyota Hiace bus with registration number AAA 926 XL.
The suspects confessed to have been paid N500,000 to transport the weapons to Ilorin, Kwara State.
Items recovered from the vehicle include: 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 3 AK-47 rifles, 1 TAB 06 rifle, 1,096 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, 20 rounds of 7.62mm NATO calibre ammunition, 4 empty magazines.
Also confirming the arrest, the Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro Mohammed said;
This arrest sends a clear message that Nasarawa State will not be used as a corridor for criminal activity.
“We remain resolute in our mission to dismantle illegal arms networks and safeguard the lives and property of our citizens.”
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