Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 43-year-old man, Ovoke Enaike, over alleged possession of a locally fabricated gun, one live cartridge and 38 rounds of AK-47 ammunition.
The spokesman of the command, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this to newsmen, said the suspect was arrested in Ehwerhe village during a search of his motorcycle.
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He said efforts were ongoing to arrest the suspect’s gang members and recover more arms.