Vigilant resident, swift Police response aid recovery of pistol, car

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A vigilant resident’s timely report and a swift police response have led to the recovery of a hidden Beretta pistol and a stolen Toyota Camry in separate operations undertaken by the Gombe State Police Command.

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The Command’s Police Public Relations Office I’mr Buhari Abdullahi, said the first operation was triggered after a concerned resident discovered a Beretta pistol concealed beneath a stone near Brave Rock Sport/Recreational Park in the New GRA area of Gombe and alerted the police.

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“The firearm was promptly reported to the Police, and detectives immediately responded to the scene, where the Beretta pistol with an empty magazine was recovered.

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Investigation is ongoing to determine the ownership of the weapon and the circumstances surrounding its concealment,” the PPRO said.

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In a separate operation, police operatives disclosed that they’ve recovered a stolen 2010 Toyota Camry after a coordinated response involving the Police Control Room and officers attached to the Dukku Division.

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According to Abdullahi, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and escaped when he realised police officers were closing in on him.

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“During the operation, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning the stolen Toyota Camry. A bunch of fabricated master keys and other suspicious items were recovered from the vehicle. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and conclude the investigation,” he stated.

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The recovered master keys are suspected to have been used in several vehicle theft operations, while detectives continue efforts to track down the fleeing suspect.

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The police spokesperson praised the vigilance of residents, noting that public cooperation remains vital to combating crime in the state.

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He urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance public safety and support ongoing crime-fighting efforts across Gombe State.

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