The Adamawa State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of live ammunition from Shiga-Daniya Mountain in Sugu District of Ganye Local Government Council of the state.
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Key Highlights
- Police recovered an AK-47 rifle and a magazine loaded with 15 rounds of live ammunition.
- The weapon was found on Shiga-Daniya Mountain, Sugu District, Ganye LGC, Adamawa State.
- Local hunters tipped off the police; their district chairman reported the find on November 2.
- Investigation has begun to identify and arrest those who abandoned the firearm.
- Commissioner of Police Kabir Hassan commended the hunters and urged residents to keep sharing information.
The recovery follows intelligence provided by local hunters, who alerted the police to the presence of the firearm in the area.
How the rifle was found
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, the chairman of hunters in Sugu District reported the discovery on November 2.
Following the report, police officers attached to the Ganye Division, working in collaboration with local hunters, swiftly mobilised to the mountain, where they recovered the AK-47 rifle and a magazine loaded with 15 rounds of live ammunition.
The police said investigation has commenced to identify and apprehend those responsible for abandoning the firearm.
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CP commends hunters
The state Commissioner of Police, Kabir Hassan, commended the hunters for their cooperation and support, urging members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining security across the state, in line with the mandate of the Nigeria Police Force.
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