21-year-old female arms runner intercepted en route delivery of ammunition to bandits
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested a 21-year-old female suspected arms trafficker, Fatima Salisu, in Lafia area of the state, recovering 481 rounds of ammunition.
Ramhan Nansel, the spokesperson of the command, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said the arrest was made following a ‘bold and precise’ security operation that cut across key local government areas of the state.
According to Nasel, Fatima was allegedly delivering the ammunition to bandits in Katsina State.
“The operation was launched following credible intelligence, The suspect, Fatima Salisu, a native of Funtua town in Katsina State, was intercepted at a Azuba area of Lafia while allegedly transporting a deadly haul of ammunition through Keana and Doma LGAs, en route to deliver the consignment to criminal elements in Katsina,” the statement read.
“Acting swiftly on the intelligence tip-off, Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima J. Mohammed, ordered the immediate deployment of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit.
“The team acted with precision, leading to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of 400 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition and 81 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.
“The suspect is now in custody and undergoing rigorous interrogation as investigators work to dismantle the arms trafficking network and trace its possible links to armed banditry and terrorism.
“This arrest marks a significant win in the ongoing fight against illegal arms proliferation and criminality in the region.
“The Nasarawa State Police Command remains steadfast in its resolve to rid the state of crime and calls on members of the public to continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information.”
