A 54-year-old man, Jinta Sati Dan-Anacha, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command in collaboration with a security agency during a joint operation. The suspect was found in possession of a fabricated AK-47 rifle concealed in a bag.
SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the spokesperson for the command, revealed in a statement on Friday, August 23, 2024, that Dan-Anacha claimed to have been working with a church in Jos for over 32 years. According to the investigation, the suspect intended to deliver the rifle to an individual in Gombe State.
The arrest took place on August 19, 2024, during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Jos-Bauchi road. The police have emphasized their commitment to eliminating criminal activities and safeguarding communities under the leadership of CP Auwal Musa Muhammad. The investigation into Dan-Anacha’s intentions and any potential connections is ongoing.
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