Police Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Recover 364 Rounds of Ammunition, Hand Grenades in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 34-year-old suspected gunrunner, Sunday Moses, and recovered 364 rounds of live ammunition, two hand grenades, and other weapons.

In a statement released on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, revealed that the suspect was arrested for the illegal and covert importation of ammunition into the state.

The operation was part of the Command’s intensified efforts to curb the proliferation of arms and improve public safety.

“In a bid to ensure a safe and secured environment for the forthcoming yuletide and ongoing farm product harvest season, the command has intensified visibility policing and raiding of criminal hideouts, stop and search operations across the state,” the statement read.

“These simultaneous operations, commenced from 1st December, 2024, in various hideouts within the state and it yielded results as one Sunday Moses, 34years a resident of Kwatau village, Hong local govt area was arrested for illegal and secret importing ammunition into the State.

“The Command had successfully cleared some areas within metro, extended its presence to Song, Gombi and Hong local Government area leading to the arrest and the recoveries.

“The suspect was apprehended, and offensive weapons were recovered thus: (1) 193 rounds of 7.62mm of live ammunition. (2) 171 rounds of 9×19 pistol ammunitions. (3) Two hand grenades.

“During these operations, several hideouts were dislodged, criminals would be denied the opportunity of regrouping anywhere within the state.”

The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, expressed appreciation for the continued support from the public, acknowledging its importance in the fight against crime. He encouraged residents to remain vigilant and to provide timely and actionable information to security agencies to enhance efforts in maintaining peace and security in the state.

“Together, we will ensure peace and security across the State and beyond,” the police boss added.