The Ogun State Police Command has arrested over 90 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and recovered 45
arms and ammunition in their hideouts in different parts of...
«It is against this background that the Inspector - General of Police Ibrahim Idris directed Commissioners of Police to mop up
arms and ammunition in the country.
The recovery, DAILY POST learnt, was in line with the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris's directive to all state commands to mop up prohibited
arms and ammunition in the system.
A Former National Security Coordinator, Kofi Bentum Quantson, has described as worrying the seizure of
arms and ammunition in recent times by the security agencies.
The Kogi state police command has recovered a total of 457 guns in the state following the Inspector General of police Ibrahim Idris directive last year to mop up all illegal
arms and ammunition in circulation.
DCOP Quainoo said his Command had intensified the search for illegal
arms and ammunition in the region because of the upcoming election.
A statement from Army headquarters last night said, «Although most of the targeted suspected cattle rustlers and armed bandits escaped, the joint team recovered substantial quantity of
arms and ammunitions in the area.
«After his arrest, Mr Karowei confessed to several criminal acts and led troops to his camp to recover the cache of
arms and ammunitions in his possession as well as to persuade other members of his gang to surrender.
Not exact matches
Then Tamerlan ran out of
ammunition and threw his gun at Pugliese, hitting him
in the
arm.
As one of the largest manufacturers
in the world of firearms
and ammunition, we have some of the most globally recognized brands including Remington, Bushmaster, DPMS / Panther
Arms, Marlin, H&R, Dakota
Arms, Parker, AAC, Barnes Bullets, Storm Lake
and Tapco.
It is estimated that during this period,
in the midst of the human catastrophes mentioned above, 40 billion dollars worth of
arms and ammunition was poured into Afghanistan, primarily by the Soviet Union
and the USA.
Explains McPherson: «We hope to sell the whole package to a manufacturer
in the sporting
arms and ammunition industry.»
Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons
in the Bimbilla Township
and surroundings from carrying
arms,
ammunition, or any offensive weapons
and any person found with any
arms or
ammunition will be arrested
and prosecuted,» the statement added.
''... that all Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, from or through their territories or by their nationals, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of
arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons
and ammunition, military vehicles
and equipment, paramilitary equipment,
and spare parts for the aforementioned,
and technical assistance, training, financial or other assistance, related to military activities or the provision, maintenance or use of any
arms and related materiel, including the provision of
armed mercenary personnel whether or not originating
in their territories...»
The statement also disclosed that the suspects also robbed the victims with cash
in sum of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (# 300,000), stressing that the policemen of the unit have recovered some exhibits from the suspect which include,
Arms and ammunition.
The applicant also claimed
in the motion that Dasuki while
in office as NSA alleged imported into the country a large cache of highly sophisticated
arms and ammunition for the national security purposes that have not been accounted for.
In fairness, the anti-corruption agency capitalized on the controversial report of Presidential
Arms Probe Panel which went outside its brief to pick hole on other services not related to arms and ammunit
Arms Probe Panel which went outside its brief to pick hole on other services not related to
arms and ammunit
arms and ammunition.
One Civilian JTF member was killed, a soldier, policeman
and another Civilian JTF member wounded during the encounters while
arms,
ammunition and logistics equipment
in large quantities were recovered from the terrorists.
It explained further, «Recent intelligence indicated that ABBEY moved
arms and ammunition from Konduga
in Borno State into Taraba State through his driver, SAVIOUR.
The
arm probe panel was inaugurated
in 2015 by the Presidency to investigate procurement of hardware
and ammunitions in the
Armed Forces from 2007 to 2015
and to identify irregularities
and make recommendations for streamlining the procurement process
in the military.
Following alleged involvement
in dealing
and selling of
arms and ammunition to enemies of the nation, twenty soldiers comprising four officers
and sixteen men of the Nigerian army have been arraigned before a court martial over charges of sabotage
and conspiracy.
About a fortnight ago, police
in the Ashanti Region also arrested an Ivorian national with a large cache of
arms and ammunition.
A top security source informed our correspondent that the «new security arrangement was aimed at nipping
in the bud possible attempts by any individual to smuggle
in arms and ammunition into the state.»
Armed with fresh
ammunition to attack Howe's credibility, Gitner asked the witness whether he had spent the weekend
in jail
and then woke
in jail on Tuesday morning.
«The troops also conducted a clearance operation
in Kuduru, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State
in which they arrested 5 cattle rustlers, recovered
arms and ammunitions and then destroyed the
armed bandit's camps.
CP Edgal Imohimi has ordered police operatives
in the state not to hesitate to exchange gun battle with any cultist found with
arms and ammunition.
This is coming after gunmen had previously attacked
and killed police officers at Orie Mbieri police station, Umudagu — Mbieri
and Atta
in the Mbaitoli
and Local Government Areas of Imo State respectively, carting away their
arms and ammunition.
He said this was necessary due to the many innocent souls that have been lost
in the course of some youths engaging themselves
in gun battle
in the name of cultism, adding that it is illegal for them to bear
arms and ammunition.
Hear him: «Let me assure you that if I am elected President, the world will have no cause to worry about Nigeria as it has had to recently; that Nigeria will return to its stabilising role
in West Africa;
and that no inch of Nigerian territory will ever be lost to the enemy because we will pay special attention to the welfare of our soldiers
in and out of service; we will give them adequate
and modern
arms and ammunition to work with; we will improve intelligence gathering
and border controls to choke Boko Haram's financial
and equipment channels; we will be tough on terrorism
and tough on its root causes by initiating a comprehensive economic development plan promoting infrastructural development, job creation, agriculture
and industry
in the affected areas.
ARMS PURCHASE FRAUD ALLEGATION: I ACTED IN NATIONAL INTEREST — Dasuki Embattled Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has disclosed that contrary to wild allegations made against him by the federal government that he embezzled funds meant to purchase arms and ammunition for th
ARMS PURCHASE FRAUD ALLEGATION: I ACTED
IN NATIONAL INTEREST — Dasuki Embattled Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has disclosed that contrary to wild allegations made against him by the federal government that he embezzled funds meant to purchase
arms and ammunition for th
arms and ammunition for the...
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In total compliance with that directive, therefore, the Oyo state Command embarked on aggressive mop - up
and recovery of the aforesaid
arms, including
ammunition.»
Commissioner of Police
in the State, Mr. Abiodun Odude, while addressing journalists said the recovered
arms and ammunition came from individuals who voluntarily submitted their firearms.
«
In Kaduna State, the Division's Internal Security Force (DISFORCE) has recovered 108 Livestock
and killed 1
armed bandit
and recovered 1 AK - 47 Rifle
and 30 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special)
ammunition.
On Wednesday, a 19 - year - old who had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
in Parkland, Florida, reportedly returned to the building wearing a gas mask
and armed with a semiautomatic AR - 15 rifle, «countless magazines» of
ammunition,
and smoke grenades.
He made the call when he spoke with Kwame Tutu on Rainbow Radio following a report
in the section of the media that, he had ordered Fulani herdsmen to return all
arms and ammunition to the Regional Security Council (REGSEC).
The Borno State police command has recovered several
arms and ammunitions from suspected
armed bandits, who were arrested
in Maiduguri, Damboa
and Nganzai local government councils...
The Borno State police command has recovered several
arms and ammunitions from suspected
armed bandits, who were arrested
in Maiduguri, Damboa
and Nganzai local government councils of the state.
«
In the first two cases, the suspects confessed to have been responsible for the supply of AK47 rifles and other firearms and ammunition to armed bandits, militias, and criminal herdsmen / farmers in Benue and Taraba State
In the first two cases, the suspects confessed to have been responsible for the supply of AK47 rifles
and other firearms
and ammunition to
armed bandits, militias,
and criminal herdsmen / farmers
in Benue and Taraba State
in Benue
and Taraba States.
The gunmen, who were dressed
in mourning outfit as if they were on a funeral procession, ambushed the detachment of the ODS, killed the soldiers
and carted away their
arms,
ammunition and military gunboat.
This gang deals
in Prohibited firearms
and ammunition, selling
arms and ammunition to the
armed bandits
and militia gangs operating
in Birnin Gwari to Zamfara State.
«The arrest of the principal suspect led to the arrest of Ex SGT Promise Ukwuoma who participated actively
in the
armed robbery attack on the Bank
and recovery of the two (2) AK 47 riffles
and recovery of the
ammunition from him.
«However
and unknown to the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, the
Armed Forces Special Forces
in blocking positions decisively dealt with the terrorists; killing many, recovered vehicle,
arms and ammunitions.
«For avoidance of doubt, the Nigerian Army advices the people of Taraba state
and indeed all Nigerians to continue
in their day to day activities
and be law abiding as anyone caught with
arms and ammunition will be dealt with
in accordance with the laws of the land.
«Seven AK47 Rifles, Four (4) Locally made Revolver Pistols
and 30 Rounds of AK47
Ammunition, Seven Operational Vehicles of the
Armed Robbers,» were recovered from the suspects
in the two incidents.»
The Nigerian Army on Sunday warned that any citizen caught
in possession of
arms and ammunition would be dealt with
in accordance with the law.
«For avoidance of doubt, the Nigerian Army advises the people of Taraba State
and indeed all other Nigerians to continue
in their day - to - day activities
and be law abiding as anyone caught with
arms and ammunition will be dealt with accordance with the laws of the land.
The Nigerian Army on Sunday warned that any citizen caught
in possession of
arms and ammunition would be dealt with
in accordance with the...
Police
in Ebonyi State have apprehended two buses conveying some persons with
arms and ammunition.
As Special Forces of the Nigerian military move forward with the clearance operation of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists
in the North East, a massive cache of
arms and ammunition belonging to the group was yesterday recovered by soldiers
in one of the hideouts.
The officers, who arrived Uyo
in a Hiace bus with a Lagos registration number EY 527 KJA, were reportedly detailed to arrest the Governor's aide over allegation that he owns a caravan where he stores
ammunition and uniforms of various
armed forces which he intends to use during the rerun election
in Akwa Ibom.