Police arrest man with gunpowder concealed in bag of garri @www.asknig.com

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a large quantity of gunpowder concealed in bags of Garri, along with a locally-made pistol and live ammunition. 

The arrests were made during an intelligence-driven patrol by the Police-led Joint Security Force in the Aguata area. 

According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police intercepted a suspect, whose name has been withheld, carrying three bags of Garri. Upon inspection, operatives discovered a hidden stash of gunpowder beneath the edible grains.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was en route to a criminal camp to deliver groceries and gunpowder, intended for producing improvised explosives. The suspect is currently in custody and assisting the police with further investigations to apprehend other gang members.