Operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Kano State command on routine patrol along Murtala Muhammad way, in Kano metropolis intercepted and apprehended a suspected Gun-runner found in possession of six firearms.
The Public Relations Officer of the command, Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement on Wednesday.
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“Operatives of NSCDC Kano State command have arrested a suspected gun-runner found in possession of six firearms during a routine patrol on Murtala Way in Kano,” the statement said.
According to the statement, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, Suleiman M Uba, 31, was from Tashene Village in Zaki local government area of Bauchi State and was en route to Kebbi State at the time of arrest.
“The arrest followed credible intelligence and proactive patrol operations aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and light weapons, as well as preventing criminal activities within Kano State and beyond,” the statement further said.
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Meanwhile, the corps has also arrested a suspected Fraudster, Abbas Lawan Garkuwa, 37-year-old at Kwankwasiyya City, Kumbotso local government area of Kano State.
The suspect was caught in possession of about Six Hundred Thousand counterfeit US Dollars ($600,000) equivalent to Nine Hundred million Naira (N900,000,000) and many more Juju items used in defrauding innocent and unsuspecting members of the public.
The two cases are being thoroughly investigated and in conclusion, legal action will be taken against the offenders.
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“The command, under the leadership of Commandant Mohammed Hassan Agalama reiterates its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
“We also urge members of the public to continue providing timely and useful information to security agencies to enhance collective security”, the statement added.
