The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has apprehended five suspects allegedly involved in trans-border gunrunning, recovered a cache of weapons, including 17 rifles, a revolver pistol, and ammunition. The operation, carried out by the Force Intelligence Bureau Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), underscores the NPF’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal arms trafficking and enhance national security.
The suspects—Adamu Noma, Matthew Audu, Andrew Poyi, Aminu Sani, and Aminu Talha—were arrested on November 18, 2024. A search of their premises yielded 10 locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, five Israeli-made AK-47 rifles, one revolver pistol, a pump-action rifle, 20 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, and a welding machine believed to have been used for manufacturing weapons.
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, lauded the operatives for their dedication and called for an intensified nationwide crackdown on illegal arms and ammunition. He emphasized the need to dismantle local networks involved in the production and distribution of illicit weapons.
In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi reaffirmed the NPF’s commitment to fighting crime. He urged citizens to support the police by providing credible information that could assist in tracking and eliminating criminal activities in their communities.
This operation is part of the NPF’s broader campaign to tackle insecurity and ensure public safety across the nation.
