Benue State Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Adesina
Police nab 3 gun manufacturers in Benue
Benue State police detained three gun manufacturers in the Agu community of the state’s Vandekiya Local Government Area.
Emmanuel Adesina, State Commissioner of Police, announced this on Wednesday at his first press briefing at the police headquarters in Makurdi.
He said, “Following information gathered about arm deals at Agu, Vandeikya LGA, police detectives were deployed to gather intelligence and arrest the suspects involved.
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“On 7/2/2024 at about 1830hrs, one Precious Ebuka Chukwu ‘m’ of Onitsha Anambra State was arrested at Agu in Vandeikya LGA. On the spot search conducted on the suspect, led to the recovery of three locally made berretta pistols.
“The suspect led the team to the hideout of his regular suppliers; one Tyav Wuese ‘m’ and Tyav Terkuma ‘m’ blacksmiths of Adikpo, Kwande LGA who specialise in fabricating guns. The two manufacturers were also arrested. Suspects will soon be charged to court,” he said.
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