Police in Minna Recover 15 Rifles from Alleged Gunrunners

The police have made a significant seizure in Minna, recovering 15 pump action rifles from alleged gunrunners.

On Wednesday, August 7th, in Dutsen-Kura Minna’s police headquarters press briefing, the State Commissioner of Police CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman made an announcement regarding the recovery.

On August 4th, 2024, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit from State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Minna intercepted a red Toyota Corolla with registration number DKA 877 HJ on Maikunkele-Tegina road in Minna. The vehicle carried three individuals which included the driver.

At the standard checkpoint, law enforcement officers initiated an inquiry with those inside the vehicle when things suddenly took a shocking turn. With claims of needing to use the restroom, all three suspects quickly absconded from their location.

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Upon exploring their deserted car, authorities uncovered fifteen fully automatic pump-action rifles and thirty cartridges cunningly concealed in a sack.

The public was reassured by CP Danmamman that the authorities are exerting a joint effort to locate the vehicle’s owner and capture those who fled.

He added, “We continue with our investigation to identify the car’s proprietor and detain the runaway perpetrators in order to uncover both where they obtained their pump-action rifles from as well as their intentions behind it all.” The matter is currently being investigated at SCID Minna.

The constant efforts of the Niger State Police Command to tackle illicit arms trafficking and boost security in the area have been highlighted by this triumphant recovery.

The inquiry is still ongoing, with a firm dedication from law enforcement personnel to prosecute those responsible for their actions.