Police tactical operatives have intercepted three live shells for rocket RPG ,3 explosive shells, 151 rounds of live ammunition for AK 47, 200 rounds of live ammunition for anti aircraft (AA), charms and killed two gun runners in Zamfara state.
This was revealed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Mohammed Shehu in a press release made available to Radio Nigeria in Gusau.
The PPRO explained that, On 7th January 2023, Police Tactical Operatives have successfully neutralized two Gun Runners along GUMMI – ANKA Road following an extensive gun duel that lasted for hours between the Police and the gun runners, while conveying sophisticated arms and ammunition to terrorists camp in Zamfara all the way from Taraba state.
SP Shehu noted that the success was achieved as a result of an Intelligence Information received about the movement of the suspects inside a Toyota Corolla Vehicle containing the arms and ammunition from Taraba State en- route terrorists camp in Zamfara State.
According to him, two of the suspects were fatally injured while others escaped and ran into bush with possible gunshot wounds.
He said the Injured suspects were taken to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau, and later confirmed dead by the Doctor while on admission.
Shehu disclosed that Spot search by the operatives led to the recovery of the aforementioned exhibits.
He added that that Additional Joint/Vigilant operatives were deployed to the location for rigorous confidence building patrol aimed at apprehending the fleeing suspects.
Abdulrazak Kaura