The Gombe State Police Command has recovered a Beretta pistol and a stolen Toyota Camry in separate operations carried out across the state within the last 48 hours.

The command’s spokesperson, Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

According to him, the first incident involved the recovery of a Beretta pistol with an empty magazine after a vigilant resident discovered the firearm concealed beneath a stone near Brave Rock Sport/Recreational Park in the New GRA area of Gombe.

“The firearm was promptly reported to the police, and detectives immediately responded to the scene, where the Beretta pistol with an empty magazine was recovered. Investigation is ongoing to determine the ownership of the weapon and the circumstances surrounding its concealment,” the PPRO said.

In a separate operation, the command recovered a stolen 2010 Toyota Camry following what Abdullahi described as a swift and coordinated response involving the Police Control Room and officers attached to the Dukku Division.

He said the suspect abandoned the vehicle while attempting to evade arrest after police operatives closed in on him.

“During the operation, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning the stolen Toyota Camry. A bunch of fabricated master keys and other suspicious items were recovered from the vehicle. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and conclude the investigation,” he stated.

The police spokesperson commended residents for their vigilance and cooperation, urging them to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance public safety and support ongoing crime-fighting efforts across the state.