BREAKING; Immigration officer caught with assorted rifles arrested by Policemen
BREAKING; Immigration officer caught with assorted rifles arrested by Policemen
Police operatives from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officer in possession of a cache of firearms and ammunition.
The arrest took place Monday afternoon near the Zuma area of the city.
The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is under intense questioning after failing to provide a reasonable explanation for his possession of the weapons or the intended destination for the firearms.
Authorities suspect the officer may have been involved in an illegal arms deal with criminals.
The arrest followed a tip-off from informants concerning a missing person, which led to the discovery of the weapons.
Among the recovered items were multiple rifles and pistols, including two CZ Scorpion rifles, four AK-47 magazines, two Diakon pistols, and over 100 rounds of ammunition.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, confirmed the suspect’s detention to The Nation, stating that the officer is currently being interrogated. He assured the public that further details will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
