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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested individuals involved in drug supply to bandits, arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting, including a female gunrunner.
According to a statement issued today by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the arrests were carried out by various tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS).
Among those apprehended were Alhaji Usman Yahaya (50), Joseph Matthew (27), and Solomon Bala (25), all residents of Potiskum, Yobe State.
They were caught transporting 30 cartons of codeine syrup and other hard drugs within the area.
The suspects confessed that the drugs were meant for bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and kidnappers operating in Yobe State and neighboring countries.
The statement reads in part: “On December 23, 2024, at about 5:50 PM, operatives of FID-STS intercepted one Hauwa Sani, a 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway. She was found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, concealed inside a 5-litre container of palm oil.
“She confessed that one Nasiru of Daura tasked her to deliver the ammunition to Katsina State. Further Investigations have led to several other recoveries and arrests that are undergoing profiling. Citizens are urged to be wary and remain conscious of the antics of these smugglers. Suspicious items should be reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
“Furthermore, on February 3rd, 2025, operatives of FID-STS, apprehended one Yusuf Dantani ‘m’ 24 yrs, Usman Labaran ‘m’ 32 yrs, and Musa Mohammed ‘m’ 23 yrs with 10 AK-47 rifles. The suspects upon interrogation confessed to being involved in several arms deals, receiving the sum of Three Million Nine Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira (N3,980,000) for the last batch of arms they were supposed to trade.
“These successful operations highlight the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to proactively combat crime, disrupt criminal networks, and ensure the safety and security of all citizens. The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its efforts to dismantle criminal enterprises and bring perpetrators to justice. We urge the public to continue to support our efforts by providing timely and accurate information that can aid in crime prevention and detection.”
