Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Woman for Alleged Arms Trafficking to Katsina

The Nasarawa Police Command has arrested 21-year-old Fatima Salisu on suspicion of arms trafficking, following credible intelligence. According to spokesperson Ramhan Nansel, Salisu was caught smuggling ammunition through Keana and Doma areas to criminals in Katsina, her place of residence.

“Acting swiftly on the intelligence tip-off, Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima J. Mohammed, ordered the immediate deployment of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit.

“The team acted with precision, leading to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of 400 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition and 81 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.

“The suspect is now in custody and undergoing rigorous interrogation as investigators work to dismantle the arms trafficking network and trace its possible links to armed banditry and terrorism,” the statement reads.

Nansel said the arrest marks a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit arms trafficking and criminal activities in the region.