The police in Nasarawa State have apprehended a 21-year-old lady, Fatima Salisu, suspected of smuggling ammunition across State lines.
Reports said she was arrested in the Azuba area of Lafia following a well-coordinated operation based on credible intelligence.
Fatima, a native of Funtua in Katsina State, was reportedly transporting a large cache of ammunition through Keana and Doma local government areas, allegedly on her way to deliver the consignment to criminal groups operating in Katsina.
Acting on intelligence, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima J. Mohammed, directed the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit to intercept the suspect.
The operation led to the successful recovery of 400 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition and 81 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition in her possession.
Spokesman of the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest through a statement issued in the early hours of Thursday.
“The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing intensive interrogation as investigations continue to uncover the full scope of the arms trafficking network, including potential links to banditry and terrorism,” Nansel stated.
He described the arrest as a significant success in the fight against illegal arms proliferation and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to securing the state.
The Nasarawa Police Command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support law enforcement agencies with timely and reliable information.