Friday 5 July 2013

Illegal arms: Two cops, 15 others arrested in Jos

Illegal arms: Two cops, 15 others arrested in Jos
Plateau State Police Command has arrested two policemen and 15 other persons suspected to be members of firearms production syndicates. The policemen, whose names were given as Corporal Joseph and Constable Mafwai were alleged to be suppliers of ammunition to criminals.
They have been dismissed by the police and would face prosecution alongside the other members of the gang who were arrested at Barkin Ladi. Parading the suspects before newsmen, Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Chris Olakpe, said the syndicates had perfected the art of manufacturing heavy rifles including revolver pistols and heavy rifles.(read more)

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