Woman, 54, Arrested With 350 Rounds Of Ammunition In Yobe

• Operatives of the Yobe state police command have arrested a woman for trafficking rounds of ammunition in the state.

• According to reports, the woman was said to have been apprehended with 350 rounds of ammunition.

Men of the Yobe state police command have arrested one Hamsatu Modu, a 54-year-old woman for illegal possession of ammunition.

Daily Report Nigeria gathers that Hamsatu of Morami village in Jakana, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State was caught trafficking 350 rounds of ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu.

Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement released on Monday, October 21 said the suspect was arrested by the operatives of ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters, Damaturu.

The statement reads;

“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.

“The suspect is currently undergoing interrogation as investigators work to unravel the criminal network and motives behind the trafficking.”

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He also seemed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed had praised the works and effectiveness of the command, while also enjoining the general public to continue cooperating with the 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.