Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man alleged to be attempting to procure ammunition for bandits operating in Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect,
Ahmed Abubakar, a native of Gusau and resident of Anguwan Dodo in Gwagwalada,
was arrested on December 7 around 3:30 p.m. by operatives of the Mabushi
Division following credible intelligence.
According to the sources, Abubakar allegedly contacted a
Nigerian Army personnel, Cpl. Yusuf Mohammed, seeking assistance to procure
1,000 rounds of ammunition for bandits in Zamfara in exchange for financial
reward.“He approached a military personnel to help him get 1,000 rounds of
ammunition, which he said were meant for bandits in Zamfara,”one of the
security sources said.
During interrogation, Abubakar reportedly confessed that he
was acting under the instruction of his uncle, Ahmed Yakubu, who is currently
on the run.“He told investigators that his uncle sent him to buy the ammunition
and return it to Zamfara for use by bandit groups,”another source revealed.
Police recovered ₦170,100 from the suspect, believed to
be part of the funds allocated for the illegal purchase.
The FCT Police Command confirmed that the suspect is in
custody as investigations continue, while efforts to locate and arrest the
fleeing uncle are ongoing.“The suspect is cooperating with investigators, and
we are making progress in tracking down his accomplice,”a police source added.
The Command assured residents of continued commitment to
dismantling criminal networks operating within and outside the FCT.
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