By; RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos & ADAM MUH’D, Gusau
The ranks of suspected bandits in Zamfara State was depleted at the weekend, following the killing of two suspected gun runners in a gun duel with police operatives.
Our correspondent gathered that the suspects succumbed to the superior fire power of the gallant operatives in the duel while conveneing arms to a terrorists camp in the state.
The operation was said to have lasted several hours following the expertise of the suspects and sophistication of their weapons.
The live shells for Rocket RPG, three explosive shells, 151 rounds of live for AK47 rifle, 200 rounds of live Ammunition for anti-Air Craft rifle and some assorted charms were said to have been recovered from the bandits including their operational vehicle, a Toyota Corolla car.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Mohammed Sheu, who confirmed the incident in a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, said the feat was achieved following an Intelligence Information received about the movement of the suspects.
It reads” On 7th January 2023, Police Tactical Operatives have successfully neutralised two (2) Gun Runners along GUMMI – ANKA Road following an extensive gun duel that lasted for hours between the Police and the gun runners, while conveying sophisticated arms and ammunition to terrorists camp in Zamfara all the way from Taraba state.
” The feat was recorded following an Intelligence Information received about the movement of the suspects inside a Toyota Corolla Vehicle containing the above mentioned exhibits from Taraba State en- route terrorists camp in Zamfara State.
” Two (2) of the suspects were fatally injured while others escaped to the bush with possible gun shot wounds. Injured suspects were taken to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau, and later confirmed dead by the Doctor while on admission.
” Spot search by the operatives led to the recovery of the above mentioned exhibits. Additional Joint/Vigilant operatives were deployed to the location for rigorous confidence building patrol aimed at apprehending the fleeing suspects
” The Commissioner of Police CP Kolo Yusuf psc, assures Police continuous commitment to rid the state of terrorist and other criminal activities for safety, security and peace of Zamfara state”.
