Two gunrunners have been killed in Zamfara State by the police tactical operatives.<\/p>\n
The police also intercepted four AK-47, 200 rounds of live ammunition, charms, three live shells, four rocket RPGs, 3 explosive shells and 151 rounds of live ammunition.<\/p>\n
SP Mohammed Shehu, the State Public Relations Officer, in a statement, explained that the movement of the suspects inside a Toyota Corolla Vehicle containing the arms and ammunition from Taraba State en-route terrorists\u2019 camp in Zamfara State was achieved following a tip-off.<\/p>\n
According to him, \u201cThe suspects were fatally injured while others escaped and ran into a bush with possible gunshot wounds.\u201d<\/p>\n
He further explained that the injured suspects were later confirmed dead by a doctor at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau, where they were taken for treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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