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Police nab 3 smugglers, recover 34,865 live cartridges heading to Onitsha

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Eagle-eyed men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspected smugglers in possession of 34,865 live cartridges.

According to a police report, the live cartridges were smuggled from the Republic of Togo into Nigeria through Ogun border and were heading towards Onitsha in Anambra State before it was intercepted by the police.

In his comments after the arrests, Mr. Ahmed Iliyasu, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, said the suspects identified as Isa Muhammad, 36, a Togolese, and two Nigerians; Alabi Fayemi ,25, and the driver, Seyi Bamgbose 38, have been on the watchlist of the Police for the past six months.

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The State CP said; “Our operatives on border patrol, led by ACP Shettima Muhammad, while on routine patrol of the border area based on intelligence, intercepted a Toyota Dyna Mini truck with registration number KSF254XX with some cartons neatly concealed therein . No hijab, no vote, Muslim women tell politicians.

”The mode of the concealment aroused the suspicion of our men, consequent upon which the vehicle was stopped and properly searched .
“Upon the search, 34,865 live cartridges were discovered in cartons neatly concealed inside the vehicle.

“The suspects who made attempt to take to their heels were promptly arrested by our men and taken to border patrol base in Imeko together with the vehicle and the ammunition .

“Monetary inducement made to our officers was outrightly rejected “.

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