In a
significant boost to Nigeria’s internal security efforts, the Nigeria Police
Force has successfully intercepted a major arms shipment in Kogi State,
reaffirming its commitment to combating crime and safeguarding lives and
property.
The
interception was announced by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations
Officer, in an official statement released on behalf of the Inspector-General
of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
According
to the statement, officers from the Kogi State Police Command flagged down a
suspicious green Sharon vehicle at a routine security checkpoint. The driver refused
to stop and sped off, triggering a high-speed chase by the police.
The suspect
abandoned the vehicle in a nearby bush and fled on foot. A cordon-and-search
operation was immediately conducted at the scene.
“A swift cordon and search
were conducted on the spot, leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of
arms and ammunition, which included 5 AK-47 rifles, 8 AK-47 magazines, 283
rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, 62 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, and 2 rounds of
7.62x59mm ammunition.” The Force PRO added
What they discovered was alarming:
🔫 5 AK-47 rifles
🔋 8 loaded AK-47 magazines
🔘 283 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition
🟡 62 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition
🔵 2 rounds of 7.62x59mm ammunition
Preliminary
intelligence suggests a potential link between the intercepted arms and a recent
armed robbery attack on a fuel station in Kabba, which remains under
investigation.
“Efforts to apprehend the
fleeing suspect are in progress, while initial intelligence suggests a possible
connection to a recent armed robbery at a fuel station in Kabba, which is
currently under investigation.” Adejobi stated,
adding that the Police remain vigilant and proactive in addressing criminal
threats nationwide.
The Inspector-General
of Police, IGP Egbetokun, lauded the officers for their swift action and
reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to disrupting the supply of illegal arms that
fuel violence and criminal activity across Nigeria.
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