Nigerian Air force has confirmed the arrest of a man described as arm dealer in Numan, Adamawa state.
The Public Relations Officer of the Base in Yola, Gboko Tsekaa, who confirmed the arrest of Elisha Dubi, said to be a prominent indigene of the state, denied that the man was kidnapped.
Speaking to news men, the Air Force spokesman said that Dubi was arrested over allegations of dealing in and illegal possession of arms.
He was specifically said to be in possession of a missing FN Rifle.
The rifle was found in his house in Numan, Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Tsekaa said that it was thus not right to link Dubi’s arrest to kidnapping “by some unidentified Air Force men.”
He said that through a joint operation, the arrested man was found to be in possession of a missing Nigerian Air Force FN Rifle.
He explained that the weapon was stolen and allegedly sold to Dubi in Numan.
“We had an intelligence report of an arms dealer in Numan, who it was allegedly purchased the missing riffle.
“The NAF swiftly went into action in conjunction with members of the State Security Services and civil police to arrest the man.”
The spokesman said that the arrested arms dealer is in the custody of the Nigerian Air Force and is undergoing further interrogation, adding: “he is safe and sound.” [myad
