Vigilante charged with possession of firearms in Kwara

The police have arraigned one Tunde Aroni, a 25-year-old vigilante, over alleged illegal possession of a locally made single-barrel gun.

According to the police First Information Report (FIR): “Hoodlums were seen with guns and other weapons at their hideout in Ita-Adu area of Ilorin. Upon the strength of the information, the tactical team of the anti-robbery section stormed the hideout where one Tunde Aroni was arrested and one locally made single-barrel gun, one expended cartridge and one battle axe were recovered in his possession.”

The prosecutor, Yakubu, disagreed with the defence counsel, Toyin Onaolapo, over the issue of bail.

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In his ruling, Magistrate Bambgola remanded the suspect and adjourned the case.