Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
On 7th December 2025, at approximately 03:30PM, operatives of the FCT Police Command’s Tactical Team, acting on credible intelligence, arrested one Ahmed Abubakar ‘M’, aged 32, of Gusau, Zamfara State, residing in Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada area of FCT. This was contained in a statement signed by SP. Josephine Adeh, anipr, mipra, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was in contact with an associate, identified as Yusuf Mohammed, with the intention of procuring 1,000 rounds of ammunition to be supplied to bandits in Zamfara State. Further investigation revealed that he was sent by his uncle, one Ahmed Yakubu ‘M’, believed to be a key accomplice and currently at large, to purchase and transport the ammunition for criminal elements operating within their locality in Zamfara.
The suspect is currently in police custody as further investigative efforts are underway to apprehend the aforementioned fleeing accomplice and dismantle the criminal network involved.
The FCT Police Command remains resolute in its mission to rid the territory of crime and ensure the safety of residents. We urge the public to continue supporting the Police by reporting suspicious activities to the following Emergency Lines: 0803 200 3913, 0806 158 1938, and 0902 222 2352.
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