From Ibrahim Sidi Muh’d, Gusau
Police Tactical Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command have successfully neutralised two gun runners along Gummi-Anka road in a gun duel that lasted for hours while conveying sophisticated arms and ammunitions to the terrorists camp in the state from Taraba state.
According to the PPRO of the Zamfara Police Command, SP Shehu Mohammed, the feat was recorded following receipt of an intelligence information about the movement of the suspects driving a Toyota Corolla vehicle containing dangerous arms and ammunitions as exhibits from Taraba State en- route terrorists camp in Zamfara State.
“Two 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 Medical Doctor while on admission.
“Spot search by the operatives led to the recovery of the exhibits comprising three live explosive shells, three live shells for rockets RPG, 151 live ammunitions for AK47 rifle, 200 rounds ammunitions for anti-aircraft rifle AA.
Meanwhile, additional joint Vigilant operatives were deployed to the location for confidence building patrol aimed at apprehending the fleeing suspects”, PPRO has added.
He further conveyed assurance by the Commissioner of Police, CP Kolo Yusuf, of continuous commitment to rid the state of terrorists and other criminal activities for safety, security and peace of Zamfara state.
