The NDLEA Commander said it was at that point that the duo were arrested with the consignments for further investigation
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted 12 pump-action guns and 374 cartridges in Kogi State.
The Kogi NDLEA Commander Abdulkadir Abdullahi Fakai on Friday said two persons were arrested in connection with the consignments.
Abdullahi Fakai said that the rifles and ammunition were intercepted at a checkpoint by personnel during a patrol on Okene-Lokoja-Abuja road on Friday.
“The two suspects; Sagir Isiyaka, 40, and Bello Shehu Usman, 42, were travelling in a J5 Boxer Bus from Onisha to Abuja before the patrol team accosted them; on searching their luggage; our eagle-eyed officers discovered the rifles and ammunition concealed in some sacks.
“When asked about how they came about such dangerous arms and ammunition they could not give any cogent or concrete reason as proof of ownership,” he explained.
The NDLEA Commander said it was at that point that the duo were arrested with the consignments for further investigation
According to him, since the matter was about arms and ammunition, it was transferred to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation.