Police kill two gunrunners in Zamfara


Two gunrunners have been killed in Zamfara State by the police tactical operatives.

The police also intercepted four AK-47, 200 rounds of live ammunition, charms, three live shells, four rocket RPGs, 3 explosive shells and 151 rounds of live ammunition.

SP Mohammed Shehu, the State Public Relations Officer, in a statement, explained that the movement of the suspects inside a Toyota Corolla Vehicle containing the arms and ammunition from Taraba State en-route terrorists’ camp in Zamfara State was achieved following a tip-off.

According to him, “The suspects were fatally injured while others escaped and ran into a bush with possible gunshot wounds.”

He further explained that the injured suspects were later confirmed dead by a doctor at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau, where they were taken for treatment.