The Police Command in Kano State has intercepted a car loaded with bomb-making devices and sophisticated weapons in the state.
This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Kano State Command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, saying that the interception of the Mercedes Benz motor vehicle was based on intelligence report received by the Command and the prompt directive issued by the Commissioner of Police, Samaila Shuaibu Dikko on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
Kiyawa said that following receipt of the intelligence report that a Mercedes Benz motor vehicle with ash colour was carrying suspected sophisticated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Jigawa State to Kano State, CP Dikko immediately raised a crack team comprising Explosive Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defence (EOD-CBRN) and Operation Puff Adder.
The Police spokesperson further said; “At about 1630hrs of the same date, following a hot chase, the suspects abandoned the motor vehicle at Bubbugaje Quarters Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State.
“A technical search conducted by the team revealed that the motor vehicle was fully loaded with Improvised Explosive Device materials.
“Two (2) AK-47 rifles, four (4) AK-47 magazines, 1098 live ammunition, and two pistol magazines were also recovered,” he said.
Kiyawa said that the Police Command in Kano has commenced investigation into the matter.
