The Police in Kogi have confirmed the arrest of one Mohammed Bako with two AK-47 rifles, a locally fabricated pistol and 41 rounds of ammunition.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the Command, DSP Williams Aya, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Lokoja.
The statement indicated that Bako was intercepted on Idah-Ayingba Road by operatives of the Command attached to Ayingba Area Command while on a stop-and-search operation.
It read that the “suspected gunrunner, kidnapper and armed robber” was also found in possession of one locally made Baretta Pistol and 6.7mm ammunition hidden in a sack while on transit in a commercial vehicle.
According to it, the suspect who hailed from Koton-karfe, confessed ownership of the arms and ammunition.
The statement added that investigation into the matter had commenced and that the suspect would be arraigned in court when completed.
It assured members of the public of the Command’s determination to work in synergy with other security agencies in the state to ensure adequate security of lives and property.
