The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 54-year-old woman, identified as Hamsatu Modu, for allegedly trafficking 350 rounds of ammunition.
Modu was arrested while transporting the ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, made this known in a statement on Monday.
According to DSP Abdulkarim, the suspect hails from Morami village in Jakana, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, and was apprehended by officers from the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters in Damaturu
The statement read, “On October 20, 2024, at about 1830 hours, ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters, Damaturu, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected gunrunner en route to Damaturu.
“Swift action led to the interception of a Golf 3 saloon car, and a thorough search revealed 350 rounds of live 7.62×39 MM ammunition concealed in the suspect’s luggage.”
Abdulkarim said that the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation as investigators work to unravel the criminal network and motives behind the trafficking.
“The Commissioner of Police, Garba Ahmed, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to combating crime and urged community members to sustain their cooperation with security agencies.
“The public is advised to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, persons, or objects to the nearest police station or security formation. If you see something, say something,” he added.
