Police arrest man with gun, military camouflage in Niger

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Police operatives in Niger State have arrested a 30-year-old man, Agada Isaac, in possession of a Beretta pistol and military camouflage items in Bida.

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The suspect was apprehended on Tuesday by officers attached to the ‘B’ Division during routine patrol near a temporary checkpoint in Bida Local Government Area.

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According to the police, the suspect attempted to flee on sighting the operatives, raising suspicion.

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“On sighting the Police operatives, he stepped down from the motorcycle and took to his heels, which raised a strong suspicion,” the state Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said.

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He said the operatives pursued and arrested the suspect near his residence close to the Federal Polytechnic, Bida.

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Abiodun disclosed that a search conducted on the spot led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol, while further search of the suspect’s residence yielded a military camouflage cap, knickers, and a jacket.

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“The suspect was arrested, and during the on-the-spot search, he was found with a Beretta pistol. In a further search of his residence, a military camouflage cap, knickers, and a jacket were recovered,” he added.

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During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of the Vikings cult group and claimed he purchased the pistol from a man identified as Gideon, also known as “Starboy,” in Suleja for N300,000.

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He also stated that he works as a campus photographer and received the camouflage from a friend.

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Abiodun said the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue, adding that efforts were ongoing to arrest the alleged arms supplier and other accomplices.

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