119 AK-47 ammunition recovered near Gombe graveyard

The Gombe State Police Command has demonstrated its commitment to public safety with the successful recovery of a significant cache of live ammunition. The discovery of 119 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition, found concealed in a sack near a graveyard in Kwadon, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area, is a testament to the effectiveness of community intelligence gathering and police action.

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Upon receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer promptly led a team of detectives to the scene where the sack was recovered and searched.

This operation, stemming from credible information received by the Divisional Police Officer of Kwadon Division, highlights the crucial role citizens play in maintaining security. The swift response by detectives to the scene, leading to the recovery and search of the sack, prevented these dangerous weapons from potentially falling into the wrong hands. The subsequent combing of the surrounding areas, though yielding no immediate arrests, underscores the ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the state.

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The Command has intensified monitoring and surveillance in the area while investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend those connected with the concealed ammunition.

The Commissioner of Police, Bello Yahaya, rightly commended the public for their timely information and urged continued vigilance. This incident serves as a reminder that security is a shared responsibility. The police are intensifying monitoring and surveillance, and their ongoing investigation aims to bring those connected with this illicit arms concealment to justice. Similar operations in other states, such as the recent arrest of a suspected arms dealer in Kano, indicate a broader effort to combat the proliferation of illegal weapons across Nigeria.

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The Commissioner of Police, Bello Yahaya, commended members of the public for providing timely information and urged residents to remain vigilant.