The Borno State Police Command arrested a suspect in Balbaya Market, Bayo Local Government Area, after a routine foot patrol uncovered a locally-made pistol in his possession.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, the suspect, Musa Alhaji Karimu of Gulani, was taken into custody by a team of operatives from the Balbaya Police Outstation at about 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
During the arrest, police recovered one locally-made pistol that the suspect could not provide a satisfactory explanation for. The weapon was seized as part of the operation.
Karimu remains in police custody while preliminary investigations continue to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to establish further facts.
Commissioner of Police for the Borno State Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, said the Command remains committed to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property, assuring the public of ongoing efforts to maintain safety in the region.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
