Police nab 50-year-old arms fabricator in Jigawa
Police in Jigawa have arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly fabricating firearms in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.
Police spokesman in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, stated in Dutse on Thursday that the suspect was arrested on Nov. 16.
“Policemen in Ringim in collaboration with a local vigilance group arrested the 50-year-old resident of Yandutsen Kawari village who specialised in fabricating firearms for miscreants,’’ Mr Shiisu stated.
A search at the residence of the suspect led to the recovery of a locally-made pistol and two rifles, he added.
Mr Shiisu stated also that the suspect confessed to have manufactured so many firearms and sold them to people he could not identify.
The suspect would be arraigned at the conclusion of investigation, the police spokesman assured.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Bauchi Speaker promises passage of Child Rights bill into law
“I want to assure that immediately ‘we return home, we will pass the bill into law.’’
States
Katsina gov’s wife advocates teacher training, safe school
“Through this training, our educators will acquire vital skills.’’
States
Women protest in Kaduna, demand positive representation, climate justice at COP 28
The commissioner said that the state’s climate policy was 90 per cent completed.
Opinion
Cheta Nwanze: Tinubu’s fictional budget mirrors reckless fiscal policies of his predecessors
A close look at some of the estimates throws up some urgent questions and concerns.
States
My administration committed to genuine reconciliation with Southern Kaduna people: Gov. Sani
Mr Kure commended the governor for his efforts at uniting people in the state.
World
Gaza truce starts as 13 civilian hostages await release
All the 13 hostages are women and children.
