The police in Benue State have arrested three gun manufacturers in Agu community of Vandekiya LGA of the state.
State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, made this known on Wednesday during his maiden press briefing at the police headquarters in Makurdi.
He said, “Following information gathered about arm deals at Agu, Vandeikya LGA, police detectives were deployed to gather intelligence and arrest the suspects involved.
“On 7/2/2024 at about 1830hrs, one Precious Ebuka Chukwu ‘m’ of Onitsha Anambra State was arrested at Agu in Vandeikya LGA. On the spot search conducted on the suspect, led to the recovery of three locally made berretta pistols.
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“The suspect led the team to the hideout of his regular suppliers; one Tyav Wuese ‘m’ and Tyav Terkuma ‘m’ blacksmiths of Adikpo, Kwande LGA who specialise in fabricating guns. The two manufacturers were also arrested. Suspects will soon be charged to court,” he said.
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