Security operatives have arrested a 29-year-old man, identified as Zayyanu Abdullahi, in Zamfara State. Abdullahi was apprehended on October 13, 2024, while allegedly transporting ammunition along the Anka-Bagega road.
The arrest was made possible by a tip-off from local residents and the joint efforts of troops and the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (ZSCPG). Abdullahi, a resident of Shinkafi Local Government Area, was intercepted at a roadblock and found to be in possession of 35 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Abdullahi was delivering the ammunition to an individual named Wadata in Bagega town. Authorities are working to apprehend Wadata and any other individuals involved in the case.
The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by security forces in Zamfara to combat the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition in the region.
