Fear grips community over discovery of AK-47 rifle at Islamic school

Written by Adelowo Oladipo, Minna
Residents of  Angwa Daji community, in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State, now live in fear following the discovery  of an AK-47 rifle inside a mosque within the vicinity of an Islamic school.
Nigerian Tribune  gathered that the rifle was discovered last Saturday at about  8:40 a.m. after a shot was said to have been fired with the gun, which attracted  the attention of the police to the area.
It was further learnt that as soon as the police got to the scene, the rifle,  allegedly loaded with 27 rounds of live ammunition, and an empty shell were recovered  from the mosque.
Also arrested in connection with the incident were three suspects,  including  the head of the school.
Confirming the incident on Monday was the Police Public Relations  Officer (PPRO), Niger State command, Mr  Pius Edobor, in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune in Minna.
The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) said “the incident happened on Saturday at about 8:40 hours. What happened was that there was a gun shot and it attracted the attention of the police.”
He confirmed that three suspects had been arrested  over the matter, while one AK-47 rifle and 27 rounds of live ammunition were recovered.
“In fact, it was  in an Islamic school where  they have almajeris,” he stated.
Culled: Tribune