The Gombe State Police Command has recovered 119 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 live ammunition concealed inside a sack near a graveyard along Kalshingi Road in Kwadon, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the state.
The Command disclosed that the recovery followed credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer of Kwadon Division at about 10:30am on May 19, 2026.
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Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said security operatives acted swiftly after receiving information about a suspicious white sack hidden under a tree opposite the graveyard.
“Upon receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer promptly led a team of detectives to the scene where the sack was recovered and searched,” he stated.
According to the police, items recovered from the sack included 119 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 live ammunition, two empty ammunition packets, two bottles containing moringa seeds, and one green bag.
The police spokesperson added that operatives immediately combed surrounding bushes and adjoining areas after the discovery, but no suspect had been arrested as of the time of filing this report.
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He noted that surveillance and monitoring had been intensified in the area while investigations continue to identify and apprehend those connected with the concealed ammunition.
The Commissioner of Police in Gombe State, Bello Yahaya, commended residents for providing timely information that led to the recovery and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies with credible intelligence.
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