The Police headquarters in Abuja said on Tuesday that its operatives arrested a female gunrunner, among other gun runners, as well as illicit drug suppliers to bandits and terrorists in Nasarawa, Yobe and Katsina states.
A statement by Force Public Relations officer ACP Muyiwa Adejobi said, ‘These accomplishments are exemplified by the efforts of its several tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence and Department-Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS).
He said, ‘On December 23, 2024, at about 5:50 PM, operatives of FID-STS intercepted one Hauwa Sani, a 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway.
“She was found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibers, concealed inside a 5-liter container of palm oil.
“She confessed that one Nasiru of Daura tasked her to deliver the ammunition to Katsina State.
“Further Investigations have led to several other recoveries and arrests that are undergoing profiling.
“Citizens are urged to be wary and remain conscious of the antics of these smugglers.
“Suspicious items should be reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
“In another operation on February 1, 2025, operatives of the FID-STS, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted Alhaji Usman Yahaya, 50, Joseph Matthew, 27, and Solomon Bala, 25, all residents of Potiskum, Yobe State.
“The suspects were apprehended while transporting 30 cartons of codeine syrups and other various hard drugs around Postiskum.
“They confessed that the drugs were intended for supply to bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and kidnappers terrorizing Yobe State and neighbouring countries.
“Furthermore, on February 3, 2025, operatives of FID-STS apprehended one Yusuf Dantani ‘m’, 24 yrs, Usman Labaran, 32 yrs, and Musa Mohammed, 23 yrs, with 10 AK-47 rifles.
“The suspects, upon interrogation, confessed to being involved in several arms deals, receiving the sum of Three Million Nine Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira (N3,980,000) for the last batch of arms they were supposed to trade.
“These successful operations highlight the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to proactively combat crime, disrupt criminal networks, and ensure the safety and security of all citizens.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its efforts to dismantle criminal enterprises and bring perpetrators to justice.
“We urge the public to continue to support our efforts by providing timely and accurate information that can aid in crime prevention and detection.”
