POLICE NAB 21-YEAR-OLD FEMALE FOR ARMS TRAFFICKING, SEIZE 481 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION

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By: Motunrayo Aniwura

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old woman, Fatima Salisu, on suspicion of smuggling ammunition across state borders.

Her arrest took place in the Azuba area of Lafia during a coordinated operation based on reliable intelligence.

Fatima, originally from Funtua in Katsina State, was allegedly transporting a significant quantity of ammunition through the Keana and Doma Local Government Areas, reportedly en route to deliver it to criminal elements in Katsina.

Following a directive from Commissioner of Police CP Shetima J. Mohammed, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit was deployed to intercept her.

The operation resulted in the seizure of 400 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition and 81 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest in a statement released early 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.