By By Elizabeth Ugbo
The Yobe State Police Command on Monday arrested seven suspected gunmakers during a raid on an illegal firearms fabrication workshop in Potiskum Local Government Area. The operation took place at Tasha Adua along Danchuwa Road after police received credible intelligence about the suspects’ activities. Officers from the Potiskum Area Command and Divisional Police Headquarters carried out the raid to curb the illegal production of weapons and strengthen security across the state.
Police Raid Leads to Major Breakthrough
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to him, the operation marked another significant achievement in the command’s ongoing fight against crime and criminality in Yobe State.
Abdulkarim said security operatives acted on intelligence reports that linked the suspects to the illegal fabrication of firearms in the area.
Firearms and Equipment Recovered
During the raid, police arrested seven suspects at the blacksmith workshop and recovered several items.
The recovered exhibits included:
- Two fabricated pistols
- Twenty-four muzzle pipes
- Nine gun butts
- Four unserviceable Dane guns
- One filing machine
- One cutlass
Police believe the items were used in the production and repair of locally made firearms.
Investigation Expands
Abdulkarim said investigators have taken the suspects into custody for further questioning.
He added that the police are working to identify possible collaborators, buyers, and the intended use of the recovered weapons.
Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, has directed an expanded investigation. The exercise aims to uncover other illegal firearms fabrication centres and assess the security risks associated with such operations.
Police Urge Public Vigilance
Meanwhile, the police command urged residents to remain alert and support security efforts.
Abdulkarim encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities promptly to security agencies. He noted that community cooperation remains crucial in preventing crime and enhancing public safety across the state.
