8th January, 2023
Two gunrunners perished on Saturday while attempting to convey arms to terrorist camps.
They were killed on the Anka-Gummi Highway by officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
SP Muhammad Shehu who gave the details to PM news said the gunrunners were conveying the sophisticated arms and ammunition from Taraba.
He added that a Toyota Corolla vehicle was recovered from the suspects.
According to him, the vehicle contained three live Rocket Propeller Gun bullets, three explosives, 151 rounds of live ammunition for AK 47 rifles, 200 rounds of live ammunition for anti-aircraft rifles, and assorted charms.
Shehu said: “On Jan. 7, police tactical operatives successfully neutralized two gunrunners on Gummi-Anka Road in an extensive gun duel that lasted for hours.
“The operation followed intelligence information received about the movement of the suspects inside a Toyota Corolla vehicle containing arms from Taraba en-route terrorists’ camp in Zamfara.
“Two of the suspects were fatally injured while others escaped into the bush with possible gunshot wounds.
“Injured suspects were taken to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau, and later confirmed dead by a doctor.
“Spot search by the operatives led to the recovery of the arms and ammunition.
“Additionally, joint police/vigilante operatives were deployed to the location for rigorous confidence-building patrol aimed at apprehending the fleeing suspects.”