Man arrested over firearm possession in Kwara

Police operatives in Eyenkorin, Kwara State, have arrested a man for the unlawful possession of a locally made pistol. The suspect, identified as Oyetunde Issa Isaac, was apprehended after the owner of a building raised an alarm and alerted the police. The owner of the building, one Abdulmumini Yakub, reported meeting a man who had […]

Police operatives in Eyenkorin, Kwara State, have arrested a man for the unlawful possession of a locally made pistol.

The suspect, identified as Oyetunde Issa Isaac, was apprehended after the owner of a building raised an alarm and alerted the police.

The owner of the building, one Abdulmumini Yakub, reported meeting a man who had broken into his newly purchased house in the Budo Eke area.

During a search, a locally made barrel pistol was recovered from the suspect, who could not provide any explanation for being in possession of the weapon.

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Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the suspect had been taken into custody and investigation was ongoing to establish his motive and possible links with other criminal elements.