POLICE NAP MAN WITH AK47 RIFLE IN ANAMBRA

REPORTER: KEVIN EKEDIEGWU

Police personnel in Anambra State have arrested a man for alleged illegal possession of AK-47 Rifle.

The man was arrested in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state after the operatives suspected him of holding illict weapon in a bag.

In statement, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga, said the man on sighting the Police, took to his heels and was chased until he was caught and overpowered.

The statement said when the bag was searched it was found to contain Ak47 rifle with breech number 25008266.

According to the statement, a search of the database shows that it was not among firearms on charge to the State Command.

It said, on interrogation, the suspect disclosed that the weapon was procured for a showdown with a rival cult group.

The statement noted that the Commissioner of Police in the State, Mr. Aderemi Adeoye, while commending Police Officers who made the recovery for their vigilance and tenacity of purpose.

He directed that the investigation be widened to bring to book all those connected with the arms trafficking, including an alleged financier abroad who provided funds for the purchase.

The Police Commissioner directed all personnel in the Command to re-dedicate themselves to crime prevention and detection in the state.

EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU