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Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old woman for alleged arms smuggling.
The suspect, who was identified as Fatima Salisu, was nabbed in the Azuba area of Lafia, the state capital, following reliable intelligence.
A native of Funtua in Katsina State, the suspect was reportedly transporting a large cache of ammunition through Keana and Doma Local Government Areas.
She was said to be on her way to deliver the deadly cargo to criminal groups operating in Katsina.
However, based on intelligence report, Shetima J. Mohammed, the state Commissioner of Police, ordered the arrest of the suspect by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit.
The successful operation resulted not only in the arrest of the suspect but also recovery of 400 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition and 81 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition from her.
SP Ramhan Nansel, the state command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement.
“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,” the statement read.
Nansel said the arrest was significant in the fight against illegal arms proliferation and reiterated the Command’s commitment to securing the state.
The Command further urged the public to be alert and supportive of security agencies with timely and reliable information.
