The Gombe State Police Command has uncovered a cache of ammunition hidden near a cemetery in Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The development was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi.
According to him, the ammunition was discovered along Kalshingi Road near a cemetery in Kwadon after security operatives received credible intelligence about a suspicious bag hidden under a tree.
He said, “Our officers recovered 119 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition hidden inside a sack after receiving credible intelligence at about 10:30 am on Tuesday about a suspicious bag concealed under a tree.”
Police also recovered two empty ammunition sacks, two bottles containing moringa seeds, and one green bag from the scene.
Abdullahi stated that security operatives immediately searched the nearby bush and surrounding areas, but no suspect was arrested during the operation.
He added that the command has increased surveillance and patrol activities in the area while investigations continue to identify and arrest those responsible for hiding the ammunition.
