Sunday, May 17, 2026 - Troops of 17 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested a suspected gunrunner allegedly involved in supplying weapons and ammunition to terrorist groups operating in the North-West.
The suspect, identified as Saidu Rabiu, aged 25, from Wagini
in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, was arrested on May 15,
2026, at about 10:20 a.m.
Troops acted on credible intelligence and swiftly mobilised
to the General Hospital, Batsari, where the suspect was reportedly receiving
treatment for an undisclosed illness.
He was subsequently arrested at the hospital without
resistance and moved for interrogation.
Preliminary investigation allegedly linked the suspect to
the supply of military-grade weapons and ammunition to several notorious terror
kingpins operating in the region, including Bello Turji, Ado Aliero, and other
criminal commanders identified as late Kachalla Black and Yellow.
Troops said the suspect is currently in custody and
undergoing further interrogation to uncover wider arms trafficking networks
supporting terrorist operations in the North-West.
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