From Maiharaji Altine
Zamfara state police command has neutralized two gunrunners following extensive gun battle along Gummi-Anka road in Gummi local government area of the state.
The spokesperson of the state command SP Mohammed Shehu said the two victims who came all the way from Taraba state were trying to convey arms to terrorists camp in Zamfara state when they were intercepted by the police.
Shehu said, “On 7th January 2023, Police Tactical Operatives have successfully neutralised two gunrunners along Gummi-Anka road following an extensive gun duel that lasted for hours between the Police and the gun runners”.
“The gunrunners were conveying sophisticated arms and ammunition to terrorists camp in Zamfara all the way from Taraba state”.
“The feat was recorded following an Intelligence Information received about the movement of the suspects inside a Toyota Corolla Vehicle containing the exhibits from Taraba State en- route terrorists camp in Zamfara State”
“Two of the suspects were fatally injured while others escaped to the bush with possible gun shot wounds”.
Shehu said, the two injured suspects were taken to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau, and later confirmed dead by the Doctor while on admission.
According to Shehu, the stop and search by the police has led to the recovery of the exhibits.
He added that additional Joint vigilante and security agents were deployed to the location for rigorous confidence building patrol aimed at apprehending the fleeing suspects.
The commissioner of police CP Kolo Yusuf, assured that the police would remain committed to rid the state of terrorism and other criminal activities for safety, security and peace to reign in the state.
