Nigerian troops arrest arms courier, recover ammunition in North-West operations

Nigerian Army troops have intensified operations across the North-West, leading to significant successes against criminal networks. In Zamfara State, troops intercepted a civilian vehicle carrying a substantial cache of ammunition and a locally fabricated pistol. The suspect, Mustapha Abubakar, 42, was apprehended with over 1,000 rounds of ammunition concealed in a sack of millet.

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During a thorough search of the vehicle, the troops recovered a locally fabricated pistol, a magazine and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition concealed in a sack containing millet, among other items.

Authorities believe Abubakar was involved in the illegal movement of arms and ammunition to terrorists operating within the region. Preliminary findings suggest he was en route to deliver the items to accomplices. Efforts are underway to apprehend other members of this suspected criminal network, according to Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, media information officer for Operation Fansan Yamma.

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Further examination revealed that the recovered weapons and ammunition were allegedly being transported by a 42-year-old suspect identified as Mustapha Abubakar, who is believed to be involved in the illegal movement of arms and ammunition to terrorists operating within the region.

In a related development in Kaduna State, troops responded to a distress call and foiled a cattle-rustling operation. After a firefight, the criminals fled, abandoning 53 cattle. The recovered livestock were returned to their rightful owner. These operations underscore the ongoing efforts to degrade terrorist and criminal networks, disrupt arms supply lines, and protect citizens in the North-West region.

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Consequently, efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the suspected criminal network.