Suspected Gunrunner Arrested With Two AK-47, Pistol In Kogi
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Aug 13, 2021
One man identified as Mohammed Bako has been arrested by Kogi State Police Command, with two AK-47 rifles, a locally fabricated pistol and 41 rounds of ammunition.
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The development was disclosed by the spokesman of the state police command, DSP Williams Aya, in a statement released in Lokoja.
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Aya in his statement noted that the suspect was apprehended by police operatives on Idah-Ayingba road during a stop-and-search operation.
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The spokesman further stated that Bako was found in possession of one locally made Baretta Pistol and 6.7mm ammunition hidden in a sack while travelling in a commercial vehicle.
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He disclosed that Bako who hailed from Koton-Kafe immediately confessed ownership of the arms and ammunition.
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Aya added that investigation into the incident has started and the suspect would be arraigned in court on completion of the investigation.
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He noted the policy is determined to work with other security agencies in the state to ensure adequate security of lives and property.
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