Two suspected gunrunners, specialised in supplying weapons to terrorists have been killed by the Zamfara State police.
The Zamfara State Police Command has killed two suspected gunrunners allegedly specialised in supplying weapons to terrorists.
It was gathered that the suspects were intercepted along Gumi-Anka road when trying to move weapons from Taraba to Zamfara, adding that the operatives were cross-examining a black Corolla car with the registration number: NIGER, SRP 702 XA and found 400 rounds of live ammunition, three rocket weapons, two bombs, and charms were recovered.
SP Mohammed Shehu, The command’s spokesperson explained that the two victims who were from Taraba state were trying to convey arms to terrorists camp in Zamfara state when they were intercepted by the operatives.
Shehu said, “On January 7, 2023, Police Tactical Operatives have successfully neutralised two gunrunners along Gummi-Anka road following an extensive gun duel that lasted for hours between the Police and the gun runners.
“The gunrunners were conveying sophisticated arms and ammunition to terrorists camp in Zamfara all the way from Taraba State.
“The feat was recorded following an Intelligence Information received about the movement of the suspects inside a Toyota Corolla Vehicle containing the exhibits from Taraba State en route to terrorists camp in Zamfara State.
“Two of the suspects were fatally injured while others escaped to the bush with possible gun shot wounds.”
Meanwhile, two injured suspects were taken to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau, and later confirmed dead by the Doctor while on admission, according to the spokesperson.