Metro
Jigawa police arrest suspected gun manufacturer
The police in Jigawa State have arrested a 50-year-old man suspected of manufacturing firearms in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the arrest on Thursday, the state police spokesman, DSP Lawan Shiisu, stated, “Policemen in Ringim, in collaboration with a local vigilance group, arrested the 50-year-old resident of Yandutsen Kawari village who specialized in fabricating firearms for miscreants.” The arrest took place on November 16.
During a search of the suspect’s residence, law enforcement officers discovered a locally-made pistol and two rifles.
The suspect reportedly admitted to manufacturing a significant number of firearms, selling them to unidentified individuals.
Shiisu assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted, and the suspect would be arraigned accordingly once the process was completed.
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