YOBE (Sundiata Post) – Police authorities in Yobe have apprehended a 54-year-old woman Hamsatu Modu of Morami Village in Jakana, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State for suspected trafficking of ammunition from Buniyadi to Damaturu in Yobe State.
According to the spokesman of the Yobe State Police Command Dungus Abdulkarim, the suspect was arrested on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at about 6.30 pm after the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters in Damaturu received credible intelligence regarding the suspected gunrunner.
“The Command has successfully apprehended Hamsatu Modu, 54, of Morami Village, Jakana Konduga LGA, Borno State, for trafficking ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu,” the spokesman said.
“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.”
Police authorities said the suspect is undergoing interrogation as investigators work to unravel the criminal network and motives behind the trafficking.
Meanwhile, the Katsina State Commissioner of Police Garba Ahmed has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to combating crime and urges community members to sustain their cooperation with security agencies.
He advised the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, persons, or objects to the nearest police station or security formation.
