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NDLEA Operatives Intercept 12 Rifles, 374 Live Cartridges In Kogi

...arrest two suspects

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September 10, 2022
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Lokoja – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday in Kogi State intercepted 12 Pump Action rifles and 374 live Cartridges from two passengers, Sagir Isiyaka 40 years and Bello Shehu Usman , 42 years.

The two suspects were traveling with the arms and ammunitions in a J5 Bus when they were intercepted by vigilant NDLEA operatives on Okene – Lokoja road .

Kogi State NDLEA Commander, Abdulkadir Abdullahi-Fakai who confirmed the incident said the suspects were travelling from Onitsha to Abuja when they were arrested.

He said eagle-eyed operatives discovered the riffles and ammunition after a search of sacks concealed in the vehicle.

“The two suspects, Sagir Isiyaka (40) and Bello Shehu Usman (42) were traveling in a J5 Boxer Bus from Onitsha to Abuja before our patrol team accosted them.

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“On searching their luggage, our eagle-eyed officers discovered the riffles and ammunition concealed in some sacks.

“When asked about how they came about such dangerous arms and ammunition, they couldn’t give any cogent or concrete reason as proof of ownership, ” he explained.

The NDLEA Commander said it was at that point that the duo were arrested with the consignments for further investigations.

“Since the matter is about arms and ammunition, we quickly transferred the case to the Nigeria Police, Kogi State Command for their discrete and further investigation,” he said.
(NAN / vitalnewsngr.com)

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