Timothy Omobude 
The Nigerian Police Force’s Zone 5 Headquarters has paraded two individuals, Godday Ebhodaghe, 51, and Ehichoya Omoiwade, 80, for allegedly engaging in gun-running activities in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State.
The suspects were arrested on August 23, 2024, by the Intelligent Response Squad led by ASP Mohammed Usman.
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During the parade, police recovered 30 locally fabricated guns, including 23 single-barrel and seven double-barrel guns, as well as one English-made double-barrel gun.
13 live cartridges, a giant toolbox, and a drill machine used for fabricating illegal firearms were also recovered and seized.
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Although the suspects denied involvement in gun-running, they admitted to being members of a local hunters association and engaging in gun repairs for years.
Briefing newsmen at the headquarters of the zone in Benin city, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tijani Momoh said more investigations is on to ascertain the true state of the scenario.
He stated that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Arungwa Nwazue, overseeing the Edo and Delta region, had mandated a comprehensive operation to confiscate illegal firearms ahead of the upcoming Edo gubernatorial election.
Momoh urged law-abiding citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities and individuals to the nearest police station.
