Police nab suspected bandits’ ammunition supplier in Abuja
Police
Abdullateef Fowewe
The FCT Police Command has arrested a suspected ammunition supplier believed to be fueling bandit activities in Zamfara State.
On December 7th, at about 3:30 PM, operatives from the command’s Tactical Team apprehended 32-year-old Ahmed Abubakar in Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, “The suspect was in contact with an associate, Yusuf Mohammed, with the intention of procuring 1,000 rounds of ammunition to be supplied to bandits in Zamfara State.”
Further investigations revealed that Ahmed was acting on behalf of his uncle, Ahmed Yakubu, who is “believed to be a key accomplice and currently at large.”
SP Adeh stated, “The suspect is currently in police custody as further investigative efforts are underway to apprehend the aforementioned fleeing accomplice and dismantle the criminal network involved.”
The FCT Police Command emphasised its commitment to ensuring public safety and urged citizens to report suspicious activities through the emergency lines: 0803 200 3913, 0806 158 1938, and 0902 222 2352.
