Fulani herdsman arrested with AK-47 rifle, ammunition in Enugu

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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old herdsman, Ibrahim Adamumale, for alleged possession of an AK-47 rifle.

The suspect, who claimed to be an indigene of Nasarawa State, was also found with 24 rounds of live ammunition.


Police spokesman Ebere Amaraizu confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday.

He said the suspect, who claimed to live at Hausa quarters in 9th-Mile area and had some cows at Affa-Udi bush, was arrested on Sunday.

Amaraizu said: “The suspect was nabbed by the combine efforts of the police and the members of the public from Affa-Udi community acting on a tip-off.

“The suspect before he was nabbed had expended about six shots on the air to evade being nabbed.

“Before now, the police and members of the public have gathered information about the suspect’s antecedents in relation to bearing of sophisticated weapon within Affa-Udi axis in Udi council area and its environs.”

The police spokesman said the suspect was helping the police in their investigation to determine how he got the rifle.

He said Police Commissioner Emmanuel Ojukwu had expressed delight at the effort of his men and the community, which led to the arrest of the suspect.

He said: “The commissioner has reassured that he will continue to partner relevant stakeholders and sister security agencies for a safe, secure and peaceful Enugu State.”

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