By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Kaduna state police command says it has arrested two suspected gun runners within the Zaria metropolis.
This was disclosed in a statement sign by Mansur Hassan, Kaduna state public relations officer which stated that , officers from 47 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Zaria, Acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of illegal arms within the state, intercepted two suspects during a routine vehicular patrol along the Zaria-Jos Road.
The suspects, identified as Zubairu Musa a 40 years old man, and Nasiru Saidu, 17 years old, both natives of Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina State, were found in possession of a bag containing, Eight locally made pump-action guns, One locally made pistol and Sixty-five live cartridges.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were involved in the illegal trafficking of firearms. They are currently cooperating with the police to aid in the apprehension of their accomplices and to uncover the full extent of the gun running network within the State.
CP Ibrahim Abdullahi, Commissioner of Police commends the officers for their swift response and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order.
He also urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police.
