Police nab suspected gun-runner, recover ammunition in Bauchi

Police nab suspected gun-runner, recover ammunition in Bauchi

Abdullateef Fowewe

The operatives of Bauchi State Police Command in collaboration with quasi-security outfits have arrested a gun runner and recovered dangerous arms and ammunition at the Mai Ari Arewa axis of the State.

This was disclosed in a statement by the state spokesperson, SP Ahmed Wakil, on Friday evening.

The statement reads, “Acting on reliable intelligence, the Command, in collaboration with quasi-security outfits, conducted an early morning raid in the area.

“During the operation, a locally made revolver, a cut-to-size Dane gun, and three rounds of cartridges were discovered, abandoned under a hollow tree by suspected hoodlums. These ongoing efforts are crucial in eliminating unrepentant criminals who threaten the peace and security of the state.

“Similarly, on August 19, 2024, a joint operation was conducted by the Bauchi State Police Command in collaboration with sister security agencies, including quasi-security outfits. The operation targeted a known den of kidnappers located at Kufan Ningi, atop a hill.”

He stressed that during the operation, the operatives engaged in an intense exchange of fire with the bandits which led to the recovery of an AK-49 rifle and Fourteen rounds of ammunition from the scene.