In a significant development, the police in Jigawa State have apprehended a 50-year-old man accused of manufacturing firearms in Ringim Local Government Area. The state police spokesman, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest on Thursday, noting that the suspect was taken into custody on November 16.
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According to Shiisu, the arrest was made by policemen in Ringim in collaboration with a local vigilance group. The 50-year-old resident of Yandutsen Kawari village was reportedly specialized in fabricating firearms for miscreants.
During a search of the suspect’s residence, law enforcement discovered a locally-made pistol and two rifles. The suspect reportedly confessed to manufacturing a significant number of firearms, selling them to individuals he couldn’t identify.
Assuring that a thorough investigation would be conducted, Shiisu stated that once completed, the suspect would be arraigned to face legal consequences for his alleged involvement in firearm manufacturing and distribution.
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