The Yobe State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 54-year-old woman from Jakana town, Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State, on suspicion of smuggling ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu.
This information was confirmed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement given to reporters on Monday in Damaturu.
The statement said that on October 20, 2024, at around 6:30 PM, officers at the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters in Damaturu received reliable information about a suspected arms dealer heading towards the city.
“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.
“The suspect is currently undergoing professional interrogation as investigators work to unravel the criminal network and motives behind the trafficking”, the statement said.
Police Commissioner Garba Ahmed emphasised the Command’s commitment to fighting crime and urged the public to continue cooperating with security agencies.
