Police Intercept Gunrunner, Recover Rifles Meant for Enforcing Sit-at-home in Anambra – THISDAYLIVE

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Operatives of   the  Police command in Anambra State  yesterday intercepted a gunrunner, who was conveying rifles meant for secessionists, who planned to use it to enforce sit at home exercise in the state on May 30.

Similarly, the  foiled an attempt to kidnap a victim in Aguata area of the state last Wednesday.

Spokesperson of Anambra State Police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this, said the success of the operation was made possible by intelligence gathered by men of the command.

He said: “Anambra police operatives today 23/5/2024 by 11:30 a.m intercepted a gang member of a notorious gunrunning syndicate in Onitsha, recovered seven brand new Jojef magnum pump action guns, in a concealed bag.

“This breakthrough is following the practical intelligence and tact-led Policing strategy of the Commissioner of Police (CP) Nnaghe Obono Itam, to frustrate…



Source: Thisday Newspaper