Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have uncovered an armoury of suspected kidnappers at the Tudun Wada area of Liman Katagum, Bauchi Local Government Area of the state and recovered three AK-47 rifles.
He said: “In its recent sustained operations, which, in recent days, recorded tremendous successes by denying miscreants a breathing space to carry out their nefarious activities, Operatives attached to the command acted on credible intelligence and uncovered an armoury of suspected kidnappers.
“On the 22nd January 2023, a patrol team attached to Liman Katagum Divisional Police headquarters led by the DPO went on patrol around the Tudun Wada area of Liman Katagum, Bauchi LGA. “Consequently, an underground armoury was uncovered, and the following items were recovered: Three AK47 rifles, one LAR rifle, 49 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, nine AK47 magazines, one pair of army camouflage jackets and one pair of Police camouflage trousers.”
Wakil said that the Commissioner of Police in the State, Aminu Alhassan while commending the operatives, ordered round-the-clock surveillance around the area in a bid to arrest the fleeing miscreants.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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