- Police in Abuja arrest 32-year-old man for allegedly sourcing ammunition for Zamfara bandits.
- Suspect reportedly sought 1,000 rounds through a serving soldier for cash payment.
- He confessed he acted under instructions from his uncle, who is now on the run.
- N170,100 recovered as police launch hunt for fleeing accomplice.
Security operatives in Abuja have arrested a man believed to be deeply linked to the supply of ammunition to bandits in Zamfara State. His name is Ahmed Abubakar, and according to credible intelligence received by the FCT Police Command, he had allegedly made moves to purchase 1,000 rounds of ammunition, reportedly for bandit gangs.
Abubakar, who lives in Anguwan Dodo in Gwagwalada, was arrested on December 7, 2025 at about 3:30 p.m. following a swift operation led by officers of the Mabushi Division.
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Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama confirmed the development in a post on his verified X handle. In his words:
“The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of attempting to procure ammunition for bandits operating in Zamfara State.”
Makama further revealed that the suspect allegedly contacted a serving soldier, Corporal Yusuf Mohammed, asking him to help secure the ammunition in exchange for payment. During interrogation, Abubakar reportedly confessed he was acting under the instruction of his uncle, Ahmed Yakubu, who is currently on the run.
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Police recovered ₦170,100, suspected to be part of the funds for the planned illegal purchase of ammunition.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing uncle, while the suspect remains in police custody for further investigation. Calls placed to FCT Command spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh were unanswered, and messages sent to her phone had not been replied to as at the time of filing this report.
The arrest comes at a time when insecurity in the capital and surrounding communities continues to trigger public concern. Just days earlier, the same police command dislodged a kidnapping camp in Ushafa, rescuing seven hostages after a heavy exchange of gunfire.
