….Recover arms, ammunition in Nasarawa, Yobe, Katsina
By: Kingsley Omonobi
Police Headquarters in Abuja said, yesterday, that its operatives have arrested a female gunrunner, among other guns runners, as well as illicit drugs suppliers to bandits and terrorists in Nasarawa, Yobe and Katsina states.
A statement by Force Public Relations officer, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi said: ‘These accomplishments are exemplified by the efforts of its several tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence and Department-Special Tactical Squad, FID-STS.
He said: “On December 23, 2024, about 5:50p.m., operatives of FID-STS intercepted one Hauwa Sani, a 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway.
“She was found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, concealed inside a 5-litre container of palm oil. She confessed that one Nasiru of Daura tasked her to deliver the ammunition to Katsina State.
“Further investigations have led to several other recoveries and those arrested are undergoing profiling.
“Citizens are urged to be wary and remain conscious of the antics of these smugglers.
“Suspicious items should be reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
“In another operation on February 1, 2025, operatives of the FID-STS, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted Usman Yahaya 50, Joseph Matthew 27, and Solomon Bala 25, all residents of Potiskum, Yobe State.
“The suspects were apprehended while transporting 30 cartons of codeine syrups and other various hard drugs around Postiskum.
“They confessed that the drugs were intended for supply to bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and kidnappers terrorizing Yobe State and neighbouring countries.
“Furthermore, on February 3, 2025, operatives of FID-STS, apprehended one Yusuf Dantani ‘m’ 24 yrs, Usman Labaran 32 yrs, and Musa Mohammed 23 yrs with 10 AK-47 rifles.
“The suspects upon interrogation confessed to being involved in several arms deals, receiving the sum of N3.98million for the last batch of arms they were supposed to trade.”
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