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Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Ogun have arrested a journalist for alleged unlawful possession of a live AK-47 ammunition.
Sources who confirmed the incident on Wednesday said that the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Chidi Maha, 30, works with The Nation newspaper in Lagos.
“Maha was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 by a team of anti-robbery operatives led by ASP Wahab Ayinla.
“He was intercepted while driving a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number LAGOS JJJ 43 DY, which had tinted glasses. A live AK-47 bullet was found inside the vehicle,” said the sources.
The sources added that the suspect, along with his vehicle, was taken to the police station.
The sources said discreet investigation is ongoing.
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition