Abia Command Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested three suspects for alleged gun running.
This is even as the command also disclosed that it recovered seven assorted fire arms;two automatic pump-action guns, three locally-made double-barrel guns, one single-barrel pump-action gun, one locally fabricated six-round revolver and four live cartridges, in Obingwa local government area of the state.
According to a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Maureen Chinaka on behalf of the Police Commissioner (CP) Danladi Isa, have the names of the suspects as Nworu John, male, 65 years, Chikezie Ubani, male, 65 years and Collins Ukandu, male, 55 years respectively.
The Police Public Relations Officer disclosed that the suspects were arrested in the early hours of Thursday by operatives of Abia State Police Command who were acting on credible and actionable intelligence.
“The operatives apprehended three notorious gun runners identified as Nworu John male, 65 years, Chikezie Ubani, male 65 years; and Collins Ukandu male, 55 years.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include two automatic pump-action guns, three locally-made double-barrel guns, one single-barrel pump-action gun, one locally fabricated six-round revolver and four live cartridges.
“The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and investigation continues.”
On the preparedness of the command to guarantee a hitch free Christmas celebration, Chinaka quoting the Police Commissioner said “In furtherance of the Command’s sustained efforts to ensure the protection of lives and property before, during and after the Yuletide season, arms have been recovered, suspects have been arraigned for various crimes and successfully prosecuted in court.
“Covert and overt operational strategies are firmly in place to ensure continued security in the State.”
She added that the Commissioner of Police has assured Abians of the Command’s sustained commitment to combating crime in all its forms.
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Adding, that the CP urges members of the general public to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious persons, activities or security concerns to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency numbers.
