Police Smashes Suspected Gunrunning Syndicate In Delta, Recovers 51 Assorted Firearms 

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By; RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos

Police detectives in Delta State have bust a syndicate of suspected locally made firearms manufacturer, recovering a total of 42 assorted arms from him.

Ten suspects were said to have been arrested in connection with the exhibits, including the ring leader, identified as Peter Okolie 58yrs.

Our correspondent reliably gathered that the recovered locally manufactured guns comprised of 42 locally made single barrel guns, six double barrel guns, three pump action guns.

Two filing machines and a tool box containing fabricated materials working tools were also said to have been recovered from the suspect.

The police public relations officer DSP Bright Edafe who confirmed the arrest, said they were apprehended by operatives attached to the Command’s Anti-Cult Unit led by its Commander SP Christopher Igbaji during an intensive raid of their hideout in Emuhu Community, Ika North-East LGA. on 31/10/2022.

” The Command received credible intelligence about a syndicate who specializes in manufacturing locally made guns, and other arms. It was on this premise that the Commissioner of Police CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, psc+ detailed the State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU) to carry out intensive raids in the said area.

” The team led by the Commander SACU, SP Christopher Igbaji, on 31/10/2022, raided the hideout in Emuhu Community, Ika North-East LGA,  during which, forty-two (42) locally made single barrel guns, six (6) double barrel guns, three (3) pump action guns, two (2) filing machines, and a tool box containing fabricated materials working tools were recovered.

” The suspected ring leader, one Peter Okolie ‘m’ 58yrs and nine (9) others all from Agba Quarters Emuhu were arrested, exhibits in custody and investigation is ongoing.

” The CP commended the team for the successful operation and assures all residents in the State that the Command will not relent in the fight against crime and criminality, noting that Proactive Policing and Community Police is key in this fight.

” He  adjured all to continue to partner with the Command by giving useful, timely and credible information that will help the Command to Nip crime in the Bud”, the police spokesperson stated.

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