Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have arrested a woman caught with live ammunition suspected to be destined for bandits terrorizing the region.
The suspect, reportedly from Birnin Magaji LGA, was intercepted during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Tsafe–Gusau highway on Wednesday. Sources revealed that the ammunition was cleverly concealed in her luggage.
Confirming the arrest, Chairman of Tsafe LGA, Malam Garba Shehu, described the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against arms trafficking and insecurity in the state.
“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 said.
He reiterated his administration’s support for all security agencies working to restore normalcy across Zamfara, warning that anyone found aiding bandits would face the full weight of the law.
The NDLEA has since handed over the suspect to a secure facility for further investigation as security agencies intensify efforts to trace the ammunition’s source and intended recipients.
Tsafe and adjoining communities have remained the focus of increased anti-crime operations aimed at disrupting bandit supply routes linking Birnin Magaji, Tsafe, and the Dansadau forest axis.
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