The Adamawa police command has arrested a 34-year-old man, Sunday Moses, for gunrunning as part of efforts to reduce crimes in the state.
In a press release signed by the command’s public relations officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje made available to Tribune Online, stated that the suspect, Sunday Moses, a resident of Kwatau village, Hong local government area was arrested for illegal and secret importing ammunition into the State.
According to the statement, the police recovered 364 rounds of live ammunition, two hand grenades, others
The statement further read that “in a bid to ensure a safe and secured environment for the forthcoming yuletide and ongoing farm product harvest season, the command has intensified visibility policing and raiding of criminal hideouts, stop and search operations across the state.”
Adding that these simultaneous operations, commenced from 1st December, in various hideouts within the state and it yielding results.
The spokesman noted that the Command had successfully cleared some areas within metro, extended its presence to Song,Gombi and Hong local Government area leading to the arrest and the recoveries.
“The suspect was apprehended, and offensive weapons were recovered.
“Items recovered include 193 rounds of 7.62mm of live ammunition, 171 rounds of 9×19 pistol ammunition,, two hand grenades among others
“During these operations, several hideouts were dislodged, Criminals would be denied the opportunity of regrouping anywhere within the state.”
The Commissioner of Police CP Dankombo Morris expressed gratitude for the support the command was receiving from the public and encouraged them to remain vigilant while providing timely information to security agencies.
The police boss added that “together, we will ensure peace and security across the state and beyond.”
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