The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended a 54-year-old woman, Hamsatu Modu, for allegedly trafficking 350 rounds of ammunition. Modu was taken into custody while transporting the ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu.
In a statement released on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, provided details about the arrest.
He stated that Modu, who hails from Morami village in Jakana, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, was apprehended by officers from the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters in Damaturu.
The statement noted, “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 added that the suspect is currently being interrogated as investigators work to uncover 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 emphasized.