The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Ahmed Abubakar, for allegedly attempting to acquire 1,000 rounds of ammunition intended for bandits operating in Zamfara State.
Police Commissioner CP Miller G. Dantawaye told journalists at the Command Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday that Abubakar was apprehended on Monday around 3:30 p.m. at Unguwar Dodo in Gwagwalada following credible intelligence received by the command’s tactical team.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect had been in contact with an associate, Yusuf Mohammed, and planned to transport the ammunition to a forest enclave in Zamfara. Further findings also suggest that Abubakar was acting on the instructions of his uncle, identified as Ahmed Yakubu, believed to be a significant player in the network and currently on the run.
The suspect remains in police custody as efforts intensify to arrest the fleeing accomplice and dismantle the criminal syndicate involved.
CP Dantawaye reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguarding the FCT and urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities via the FCT Police emergency lines: 0803 200 3913, 0806 158 1938, 0902 222 2352.
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