Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have intercepted about 900 ammunitions transported from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Abuja.
The ammunitions, comprising cartridges of sophisticated weapons, concealed among bathroom slippers and transported via a commercial luxury bus, was intercepted by decoy operatives in Abuja sequel to intelligence.
Reacting to the development, the new FCT Commissioner of Police, Sadiq Abubakar, said the arrest was in a bid to ensure safety of life and property of FCT residents, especially those on the border towns. He warned criminal elements to avoid the FCT, as they would be adequately smoked out. He said the suspects were arrested at You and You Hotel, Sambisa, Masaka Area of Nasarawa State and the following items were found in their possession: three AK-47 rifles, four G-3 rifles, 122 live ammunitions of 7.62mm, one locally-made pistol without ammunition, three ballistic vests, six AK-47 empty magazines, seven G-3 empty magazines and various charms.