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Nasarawa Police issue 30 days ultimatum for return of illegal firearms

THE Nasarawa State Police Command, has issued a 30-day ultimatum to persons in possession of illegal firearms in state to voluntarily surrender it to the nearest police station or face prosecution.

The State Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Sadiq Bello made the declaration at the April/May press briefing on Wednesday in Lafia, the State capital.

Bello who said that, the ultimatum is coming after due consultation with Governor Umaru Tanko Al-makura, said persons who will voluntarily submit their weapons will not be prosecuted.

The Commissioner of Police also said that the command has arrested 25 suspects in the month of April and May in connection to various offences.

He explained that, 13 suspects were arrested for armed robbery, 5 suspects were arrested for culpable homicide, 2 suspects were arrested for rape and 5 suspects were arrested for unlawful possession of firearms.

The commissioner, also urged members of the public to assist the force with useful information that would lead to tracking down of criminal suspects and those in possession of firearms.

Tribune Online reports that, the public can reach the force via the following numbers; 08108795930, 08112692680 and 08123821571.

S-Davies Wande

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