NDLEA Nab Woman with Live Ammunition Bound for Bandits in Zamfara
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman in possession of live ammunition believed to be destined for bandits in Zamfara State, PRNigeria reports.
The suspect, whose identity is being withheld for security reasons, was intercepted on Wednesday during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Tsafe–Gusau highway in Tsafe Local Government Area.
Security sources revealed that the woman, reportedly from Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, concealed the ammunition inside her luggage while travelling through the area.
Confirming the arrest, the Chairman of Tsafe Local Government, Malam Garba Shehu, hailed the NDLEA operatives for what he described as a major breakthrough in the ongoing effort to curb the movement of arms and criminal supplies across the state.
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“I want to appreciate the NDLEA operatives for their vigilance and dedication. This arrest has prevented dangerous ammunition from reaching criminal elements threatening peace in our communities,” Shehu stated.
He reiterated the local government’s commitment to supporting security agencies in their operations and warned that anyone caught aiding banditry or criminal activity would face the full wrath of the law.
“As a local government, we will continue to provide every necessary support to ensure law enforcement officers carry out their duties effectively,” he added.
NDLEA officials have since transferred the suspect to a secure facility for further investigation, as security agencies intensify efforts to trace the source and intended recipients of the ammunition.
Tsafe and neighbouring communities have recently come under tighter security surveillance, with joint operations targeting the disruption of bandit supply routes linking Birnin Magaji, Tsafe, and the Dansadau forest axis.
By PRNigeria
