The Kwara State Police Command announced the arrest of a suspected gun-runner, Umaru M., aged 30, after recovering two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and 42 rounds of live ammunition from a commercial vehicle in Ilorin, the state capital. The recovery was made during a stop-and-search operation conducted by police operatives along the Alapa–Okolowo axis. The police found the firearms and ammunition inside a bag in the vehicle.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the suspect initially denied ownership of the bag containing the weapons. However, further investigation led to Umaru allegedly admitting that he was conveying the firearms and ammunition. The police believe that the suspect was part of a larger gun-running network.
The police investigation revealed that the recovered weapons were linked to another suspected member of the gun-running network, identified as Dan Yarubawa. Umaru allegedly claimed that Dan Yarubawa gave him the firearms for onward delivery to another individual, Dahiru, outside Kwara State. The police are working to arrest the other individuals connected to the investigation.
The Kwara State Police Command is intensifying efforts to establish the full extent of the suspected gun-running network. The recovery of the AK-47 rifles and ammunition came amid the police command’s emphasis on intelligence-led and proactive operations to prevent criminal activities in the state. The police are committed to protecting lives and property across Kwara.
Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, assured the public that the command would sustain its vigilance and operations to identify and disrupt threats to public safety in the state. Adekimi urged residents to provide the police with timely and credible information to assist security operations. The police are working to prevent the proliferation of small arms in the state.
The arrest and recovery of the firearms and ammunition are part of the police command’s efforts to enhance security in Kwara State. The police are committed to working with the community to prevent gun-running and other criminal activities. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are expected to provide more updates as the case unfolds.
The police command’s proactive operations have led to the seizure of the AK-47 rifles and ammunition, potentially preventing a major crime. The public is encouraged to cooperate with the police to ensure the state remains safe.
Key points
- The suspect, Umaru M., was arrested with two AK-47 rifles and 42 bullets in Kwara state.
- The police investigation linked the recovered weapons to another suspected member of a gun-running network, Dan Yarubawa.
- The police are working to arrest other individuals allegedly connected to the investigation.
