The Police in Benue State on Tuesday said two persons suspected to be operating an illegal gun factory in the state have been arrested.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Moses Yamu, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Makurdi that the suspects were nabbed by the command’s ‘Operation Zenda’.
Yamu said the squad was on a stop-and-search duty along Vandiekya-Adikpo road, when the suspects were caught.
He explained that investigation into the arrest led to the discovery of a gun manufacturing factory at Tsar Village in Vandiekya Local Government Area.
He disclosed that several locally-made weapons, including SMG, pistol frame, one single barrel and assorted guns parts were discovered at the factory.
The spokesman added that a box containing arms manufacturing tools and 12 live ammunition were also recovered at the site.
He said the command would ensure total end to the proliferation of arms and ammunition in the state.
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