January 23, (THEWILL) – Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Musa Yusuf.
A statement issued on Tuesday, by the Spokesperson of the Command, ASP Munsir Hassan, said the suspect was arrested on Wednesday, January 17, at about 8.30pm.
According to the statement, officers from Divisional Police Headquarters, Tudun Wada, Zaria Local Government Area of the State, on Tactical Operation Duty (TOD) accosted “a certain Musa Yusuf of Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State, who was on a commercial motorcycle and in possession of a suspicious handbag.
“The suspect disembarked from the motorcycle, abandoned his bag and attempted to escape but was chased and apprehended and when a search of his handbag was conducted, 202 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm live ammunition were retrieved.
“Early inquisition revealed that Musa Yusuf was on an errand for a bandit alias Emir in Zurmi forest. He was to receive the ammunition at Bakin Kogi in Kauru LGA of Kaduna State and convey same to the said bandit.
“He has since accomplished the first stage of the mission by collecting the ammunition but was intercepted before delivering by the ever-vigilant Police Officers attached to Tudun Wada Zaria Division. Investigation is still ongoing and concerted efforts are being made to arrest his accomplices after which case will be charged to court.”
Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, CP A.D Ali, has applauded the vigilant alertness of the Police Officers and called for more visibility policing.
He also charged operatives to dominate their area of responsibility and make their presence felt, which he said would deter criminals from carrying out their nefarious acts in the State.
