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Eben Enasco Reporting.
The Nigerian Police Force’s Zone Five Headquarters has announced the arrest of two individuals, Godday Ebhodaghe, 51, and Ehichoya Omoiwade, 80, for allegedly engaging in gun-running activities in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State.
The suspects were arrested on August 23, 2024, by the Intelligent Response Squad led by ASP Mohammed Usman.
During the parade, police recovered 30 locally fabricated guns, including 23 single-barrel and seven double-barrel guns, as well as one English-made double-barrel gun.
13 live cartridges, a giant toolbox, and a drill machine used for fabricating illegal firearms were also recovered and seized.
Although the suspects denied involvement in gun-running, they admitted to being members of a local hunters association and engaging in gun repairs for years.
DSP Tijani Momoh, Zone Five Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the suspects’ involvement during a press briefing at the Zonal Headquarters in Benin City, Edo State, stating that they have launched further investigations.
He stated that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Arungwa Nwazue, overseeing the Edo and Delta region, had mandated a comprehensive operation to confiscate illegal firearms ahead of the upcoming Edo gubernatorial election.
Momoh urged law-abiding citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities and individuals to the nearest police station.
