A 21-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed for Arms Trafficking in Nasarawa
Woman Detained in Nasarawa Possessing Over Four Hundred Eighty Live Bullets
In a bold move, the Nasarawa State Police have nabbed Fatima Salisu, a 21-year-old resident of Funtua, Katsina State, for suspected arms trafficking. The arrest was the result of a meticulously planned operation carried out across several significant local government areas.
Information provided by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel, indicated that the police caught Salisu red-handed in the Azuba area of Lafia, transporting a substantial amount of ammunition. Authorities had received reliable intelligence that she was intending to deliver this consignment to criminal factions in Katsina, a region known for its struggles with banditry and terrorism.
The items recovered from Salisu included 400 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition and 81 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition—a total of 481 rounds. This seizure represents a significant blow to the illegal arms supply chain catering to terrorist and criminal groups in the region.
Spearheading the operation was the Command's Anti-Kidnapping Unit, under the guidance of CP Shetima J. Mohammed. The unit executed the arrest with remarkable precision.
Meanwhile, in Plateau State, the Wereng Camp community suffered a brutal attack by gunmen, resulting in at least nine tragic deaths and an undetermined number of injuries. The assailants also set numerous houses ablaze in a shocking display of violence. This incident marks yet another instance of the ongoing violence and insecurity plaguing various communities in the region.
Clearly, Nasarawa State finds itself at the epicenter of concerns over arms trafficking networks supplying terror-ridden areas across northern Nigeria. The arrest of Fatima Salisu sheds light on this troublesome trend, raising questions about Nasarawa's role in aiding and abetting the proliferation of illegal arms.
As police continue to crack down on these criminal activities and protect innocent civilians, the public is reminded to come forward with any information that can help dismantle these dangerous networks.
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- A judge adjourns the trial of VeryDarkMan, an individual accused of cyberbullying Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh [2]
- The Smart Police Station opens in Abuja [3]
- The arrest of the suspected kidnapper of a late Anambra lawmaker is reinforced [6]
- A 25-year-old man is nabbed with human organs in Lagos [1]
- A transnational kidnapping ring is busted in Ogun, resulting in the rescue of 25 Ivorians [7]
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested an official over alleged kidnapping in Niger, further highlighting the persistent issue of crime and justice in Nigeria.
- In a separate development, a judge adjourned the trial of 'VeryDarkMan,' an individual charged with cyberbullying Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh, showcasing the role of politics and general news in shaping public opinion.
- The Smart Police Station, aimed at improving the efficiency of the police force, opened in Abuja, demonstrating the government's commitment to addressing war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice issues in the country.
- The arrest of the suspected kidnapper of a late Anambra lawmaker was reinforced, underscoring the authorities' efforts to combat kidnapping, a widespread problem in Nigeria.
- In a chilling incident, a 25-year-old man was caught with human organs in Lagos, adding another layer to the discuss of crime and justice in the country.
- A transnational kidnapping ring was busted in Ogun, leading to the rescue of 25 Ivorians, indicating that Nigeria remains a key player in regional crime-and-justice matters.
