By Our correspondent
A 20-year-old man, Chukwuezugo Igweobi, was arraigned before an Amawbia Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for allegedly possessing a locally made gun.
Prosecutor ASP Aduaka Achunike told the court that Igweobi was arrested by police on July 23, 2024, along Awka-Amansea Road, Awka, Anambra State.
According to Achunike, Igweobi was found with a locally made double-barreled pistol gun and one live ammunition without a licence from the Inspector General of Police.
When questioned about the source of the pistol, Igweobi reportedly failed to provide a satisfactory explanation, leading to his arrest.
Achunike stated that the offense contravenes Section 27(1) (b) (v) of the Firearms Act Cap F 28 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004.
Igweobi pleaded not guilty to the charge. Chief Magistrate Mrs. O.N. Ike granted him N200,000 bail with one reliable surety in the like sum.
The case was adjourned to April 2 for hearing.
