The Kwara State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against gun-running, recovering two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and 42 rounds of live ammunition during a stop-and-search operation in Ilorin. The recovery was made from a bag inside a commercial vehicle intercepted along the Alapa–Okolowo axis. The police said the suspect initially denied ownership of the bag, but later admitted to conveying the firearms and ammunition.
According to Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the suspect allegedly admitted to receiving the weapons from a suspected member of a gun-running network for onward delivery to another individual outside Kwara State. The police are currently investigating the suspect's claims and working to establish the full extent of the alleged network. The command has intensified efforts to arrest other suspects and disrupt the network.
The recovery of the AK-47 rifles and ammunition is a significant blow to the gun-running network, which is believed to be operating in the state. The police said the suspect's arrest and the recovery of the weapons are a testament to the command's commitment to sustaining intelligence-led and proactive operations to identify and disrupt threats to public safety.
Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, assured residents that the command would continue to work tirelessly to keep the state safe. He urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to the police, stressing that such support remained crucial to the success of the command's operations.
The police have launched a manhunt for other suspects believed to be involved in the gun-running network. The command is working to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the network, and to disrupt their operations. The police are also working to establish the source of the weapons and the intended destination.
The gun-running network is believed to be a significant threat to public safety in Kwara State, and the police are working to dismantle it. The recovery of the AK-47 rifles and ammunition is a significant achievement, but the police said they will not rest until all suspects are brought to justice.
The police are urging residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The command is working to strengthen its partnership with the public and to build trust. The police said they will continue to work to keep the state safe and to prevent the proliferation of small arms.
Key points
- The Kwara State Police Command recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and 42 rounds of live ammunition during a stop-and-search operation in Ilorin.
- The suspect allegedly admitted to conveying the firearms and ammunition for a gun-running network.
- The police have intensified efforts to arrest other suspects and establish the full extent of the alleged network.
