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Police recover 119 AK-47 ammunition rounds in Gombe

From The Punch · () English

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  • Gombe State Police Command recovered 119 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 live ammunition concealed in a sack.
  • The ammunition was found under a tree along Kalshingi Road in Kwadon, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area.
  • The police are intensifying surveillance and investigating to apprehend those connected with the concealed ammunition.

In a significant security operation, the Gombe State Police Command has successfully intercepted a cache of live ammunition, signaling a win in the ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal arms in the region.

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.

— DSP Buhari AbdullahiPolice Public Relations Officer, detailing the immediate response to the intelligence received.

Acting on credible intelligence, officers from the Kwadon Division swiftly responded to a tip-off regarding a suspicious white sack hidden near a graveyard along Kalshingi Road. A thorough search of the recovered sack revealed 119 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 live ammunition, along with empty ammunition packets. This discovery underscores the persistent threat of arms trafficking and the importance of vigilant community reporting.

The police have launched an intensive investigation to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for concealing the ammunition. While no arrests have been made yet, the command has bolstered monitoring and surveillance in the affected area. This proactive approach aims to dismantle networks involved in the illegal arms trade and prevent further security breaches.

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

— DSP Buhari AbdullahiPolice Public Relations Officer, outlining the ongoing efforts to track down the perpetrators.

The Commissioner of Police, Bello Yahaya, commended the public for their timely information and urged continued cooperation with security agencies. This incident, occurring shortly after a similar arms recovery in Kano, highlights the critical role of community-police partnerships in maintaining peace and security across Nigeria. The recovery serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced in securing the nation's borders and internal territories from illicit arms.

The Commissioner of Police, Bello Yahaya, commended members of the public for providing timely information and urged residents to remain vigilant. He appealed to citizens to continue supporting security agencies with useful intelligence to enhance efforts aimed at protecting lives and property across the state.

— Commissioner of Police, Bello YahayaThe Commissioner's appeal for continued public cooperation in security matters.
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