Police intercept suspected hazardous chemicals in Zamfara

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From Ibrahim Sidi Muh’d,

The Zamfara State Police Command has recorded a significant operational success as it intercepted items capable of endangering lives and property of innocent citizens in the state.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Yazid Abubakar, said operatives attached to the Anti‑Illegal Mining Unit of the Command, while on routine patrol at Lalan area of Gusau local government area, intercepted and recovered a total of 2,500 litres of suspected hazardous and poisonous chemicals.
“The chemicals were recovered in one hundred jerrycans, each containing twenty‑five (25) litres and investigation has already commenced to determine the source, ownership, and intended use of the recovered items with a view to identify and prosecute those responsible in accordance with the law.”

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