The Nigeria Police Force, said it has arrested three suspected gunrunners identified as Buhari Suleiman, Jamil Yakubu and Aliyu Abdullahi along the Kaduna-Kano expressway, Kaduna State.
According to statement posted by the force Public Relation Office, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on its official twitter handle yesterday, that the suspects were apprehended after the police operatives noticed their suspicious activities and approached them to question them.
A subsequent search was conducted, which led to the recovery of 216 rounds of 9mm live ammunition and 1 round of Ak-47 ammunition.
Similarly, Police operatives in Kebbi State rescued 36 victims of kidnapping along Mairairai/Bena Road in Danko/Wasagu LGA who were returning from their respective farms.
As a follow-up to the rescue, police operatives have visited the community to engage its members, debrief the rescued victims, and assure the people of its continuous readiness to ensure their safety and security.
The Inspector-General of Police,IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, once again reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to combatting all forms of crime and criminality, especially economic saboteurs.
The force remains vigilant, steadfast, and unforgiving towards those who would threaten the national security and economic progress of our dear country.
