The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of attempting to procure ammunition for bandits operating in Zamfara State.
According to intelligence sources quoted by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, on Tuesday, the suspect, identified as Ahmed Abubakar, of Gusau, Zamfara State, was arrested by operatives of the Mabushi Division following credible intelligence.
It was gathered that the suspect had allegedly contacted a Nigerian Army personnel, Cpl. Yusuf Mohammed, to help him procure 1,000 rounds of ammunition, which he claimed were meant for bandits in Zamfara for a monetary reward.
During preliminary investigation, Abubakar reportedly confessed that he was acting on instructions from his uncle, Ahmed Yakubu, who is currently at large.
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The uncle allegedly sent him to purchase the ammunition and transport it back to Zamfara for use by bandit groups within their locality.
The police recovered ₦170,100 from the suspect, believed to be part of the funds for the illicit transaction.
The police noted that the suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down his fleeing accomplice.