Yobe Police Foil Ammunition Trafficking Attempt As CP Warns Perpetrators

Yobe State Police Command has successfully apprehended Hamsatu Modu, 54, of Morami Village, Jakana Konduga LGA, Borno State, for trafficking ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu.

On October 20, 2024, at about 1830 hours, ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters, Damaturu, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected gunrunner en route to Damaturu.

In a press statement signed by DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, Police Public Relations Officer, said the swift action led to the interception of a Golf 3 saloon car, and a thorough search revealed 350 rounds of live 7.62×39 MM ammunition concealed in the suspect’s luggage.

According to the statement the suspect is currently undergoing professional interrogation as investigators work to unravel the criminal network and motives behind the trafficking.

Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to combating crime and urges community members to sustain their cooperation with security agencies.

The command advised the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, persons, or objects to the nearest police station or security formation.