The police in Agu community of Vandekiya Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State have apprehended three gun manufacturers. The arrests were made following information about an arms deal in Agu. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the State's Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, stated:
"Following information gathered about arm deals at Agu, Vandeikya LGA, police detectives were deployed to gather intelligence and arrest the suspects involved. On 7/2/2024 at about 1830hrs, one Precious Ebuka Chukwu of Onitsha, Anambra State, was arrested at Agu in Vandeikya LGA. A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of three locally made Beretta pistols.
"The suspect led the team to the hideout of his regular suppliers, one Tyav Wuese and Tyav Terkuma, blacksmiths of Adikpo, Kwande LGA, who specialize in fabricating guns. The two manufacturers were also arrested. Suspects will soon be charged to court."
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