The Federal Capital Territory Police Command arrested Ahmed Abubakar, 32, for reportedly attempting to obtain ammunition for bandits operating in Zamfara State.
Abubakar, who is believed to be from Gusau but lives in Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada, was apprehended by Mabushi Division agents on December 7 after receiving credible intelligence, according to the police.
Security expert Zagazola Makama, in a post on X on Tuesday, stated that the suspect had allegedly contacted a serving soldier, Corporal Yusuf Mohammed, to help him source 1,000 rounds of ammunition, purportedly for bandit groups in Zamfara, in exchange for a cash reward.
“The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of attempting to procure ammunition for bandits operating in Zamfara State.
“Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Ahmed Abubakar of Gusau, Zamfara State, and currently residing at Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada, was arrested on December 7 at about 3:30pm by operatives of the Mabushi Division following credible intelligence.
“Sources said 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,” he wrote.
According to Makama, Abubakar allegedly admitted during interrogation that he was acting on the orders of his uncle, Ahmed Yakubu, who resides at the same address but is presently on the run.
Yakubu was claimed to have told him to purchase the ammo and carry it to Zamfara for use by bandits in the area.
Makama further stated that the police recovered N170,100 from the suspect, which is thought to be part of the monies intended for the illicit transaction.
“The Command said the suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down his fleeing accomplice,” he said.
Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, was unavailable for comment because calls to her phone line went unanswered. As of the time of filing this report, she had not responded to a text message.
