The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 13 people over alleged unlawful possession of arms, explosives and ammunition.
The Corps Commandant General (CG), Ahmed Audi, revealed this while briefing newsmen on Saturday at the NSCDC headquarters, Abuja.
Audi explained that the suspects were arrested in groups and individually in different locations across the country.
He said that some of them were involved in vandalism of public infrastructure and assets, as well as other nefarious activities.
Audi, represented by NSCDC Spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, said that the arrests were made by the CG’s Special Intelligence Squad, in synergy with other security agencies.
Audi said five of the suspects were arrested for alleged involvement in the sale of firearms and ammunition to bandits and kidnappers.
Audi said N175, 000 cash allegedly meant for the purchase of 130 pieces of AK-47 ammunition, a red golf car, one Infinix…
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