Operatives of the FCT Police command’s tactical team acting on credible intelligence on December 7 arrested one Ahmed Abubakar, 32., of Gusau, Zamfara State, residing in Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada area of FCT.
A statement from FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was in contact with an associate, identified as Yusuf Mohammed, with the intention of procuring 1,000 rounds of ammunition to be supplied to bandits in Zamfara State.
‘’Further investigation revealed that he was sent by his uncle, one Ahmed Yakubu ‘M’, believed to be a key accomplice and currently at large, to purchase and transport the ammunition for criminal elements operating within their locality in Zamfara.
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.”
Adeh mentioned that the FCT Police Command remains resolute in its mission to rid the Territory of crime and ensure the safety of residents.
‘’We urge the public to continue supporting the Police by reporting suspicious activities to the following Emergency Lines: 0803 200 3913, 0806 158 1938, and 0902 222 2352.” Adeh said
