Police arrest female gunrunner, drug supplier to bandits in major bust

Stanley Ihedigbo

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against banditry and crime, the police have arrested a female gunrunner and drug supplier, accused of providing arms and narcotics to notorious bandits operating in the region.

The suspect, identified as Hauwa Sani, was intercepted while transporting a large cache of live ammunition and drugs, marking a major milestone in efforts to disrupt the supply chain of illicit weapons and substances fueling insecurity.

According to the Force Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, these accomplishments are exemplified by the efforts of its several tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS).

He noted that on December 23, 2024, at about 5:50 PM, operatives of FID-STS intercepted the 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway.

She was found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, concealed inside a 5-litre container of palm oil.

She confessed that one Nasiru of Daura tasked her to deliver the ammunition to Katsina State. Further Investigations have led to several other recoveries and arrests that are undergoing profiling.

Citizens are urged to be wary and remain conscious of the antics of these smugglers. Suspicious items should be reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.

In another operation on February 1st, 2025, operatives of the FID-STS, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted Alhaji Usman Yahaya, 50, Joseph Matthew, 27, and Solomon Bala, 25, all residents of Postiskum, Yobe State.

The suspects were apprehended while transporting 30 cartons of codeine syrups and other various hard drugs around Postiskum.

They confessed that the drugs were intended for supply to bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and kidnappers terrorizing Yobe State and neighbouring countries.

Furthermore, on February 3rd, 2025, operatives of FID-STS apprehended one Yusuf Dantani 24, Usman Labaran, 32, and Musa Mohammed, 23 with 10 AK-47 rifles.

The suspects, upon interrogation, confessed to being involved in several arms deals, receiving the sum of N3,980,000 for the last batch of arms they were supposed to trade.

These successful operations highlight the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to proactively combat crime, disrupt criminal networks, and ensure the safety and security of all citizens.

The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its efforts to dismantle criminal enterprises and bring perpetrators to justice.

“We urge the public to continue to support our efforts by providing timely and accurate information that can aid in crime prevention and detection,” he stated.