The Nigeria Police Force says it has dismantled and arrested a gunrunning syndicate operating in Bauchi and Plateau states.
The suspects, identified as Taimako Mato ‘m’, John Danladi ‘m’, Mohammed Munkail ‘m’, Manasseh William ‘m’ and Muhammadu Haddi ‘m’ were arrested with 1 PKT Machine Gun, 40 rounds of 37.2mm and 95rounds of 62mm cartridge ammunition.
Police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, revealed that the leader of the syndicate, Taimako Mato, was a weapon-handling instructor at a Boko Haram Camp.
Adejibi added that Mato procures the prohibited weapons and passes them on to the other members of the syndicate to sell to various buyers.
”The Inspector General of Police once again reassures members of the public of the Police Force’s dedication to protecting the lives and property, and to this effect, the IGP has emplaced several strategies and tactics, aimed at combating various forms of crimes in all spheres.
”The IGP hereby calls for citizens’ full support in actualizing this goal and establishing a utopia in our dear country.
”The Nigeria Police Force will not relent in the pursuit of ensuring crimes and criminalities are brought to its lowest in accordance with the Rule of Law, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out extant duties of protection of lives and properties,” Adejobi added.
