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The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect for alleged illegal possession of a firearm.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the suspect identified as Igbunu Evans, was arrested after allegedly purchasing a Beretta pistol through social media.

Edafe revealed that the suspect reportedly bought the weapon via Snapchat from a vendor and had it delivered to him for ₦450,000.

The police spokesperson described the weapon as a Beretta pistol with magazine and two 9mm ammunition, stressing that such firearms are strictly restricted to authorised security agencies.

During interrogation, the suspect admitted to the purchase, claiming he acquired the gun “for safety purposes” against unknown gunmen and kidnappers.

He also confessed to being involved in internet fraud for about 3 to 4 years.

Reacting to the development, SP Edafe warned against the growing trend of illegal arms acquisition, linking it to a chain of criminal activities including fraud, cultism, and substance abuse.

He noted that the suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court.

Snapchat don turn arms market now? 😳
This social media matter dey enter another level entirely.

Where cultist wer never chop bellefull wn take see 450k buy gun.
Npf and lies. Una fit arrest buyer, but no arrest vendor. Rubbish.

marlow1962:
Where cultist wer never chop bellefull wn take see 450k buy gun.
Npf and lies. Una fit arrest buyer, but no arrest vendor. Rubbish.

Na so e shock me too

Anything to trend but bandits dey bushes, we nor see una there.

Who say no government