Kaduna police arrest suspected gunrunner supplying arms to Zamfara bandit
In the state’s Zaria Local Government Area, the Kaduna State Police Command apprehended a suspected gunrunner who was in possession of 202 rounds of ammunition.
The command’s spokeswoman, ASP Munsir Hassan, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She stated that the suspect, Musa Yusuf, provides weapons to a bandit from Zamfara in the Zurmi jungle.
“With the arrest of a suspected gunrunner and the recovery of ammunition, the police recorded yet another feat in the fight against crime and criminality in the state,” the statement said.
“At 20:30 on January 17, 2024, while on Tactical Operation Duty (TOD), police officers from Divisional Police Headquarters Tudun Wada, Zaria local government area of the State, confronted a certain Musa Yusuf of
The suspect disembarked from the motorcycle, abandoned his bag and attempted to escape but was chased and apprehended and when search of his handbag was conducted, 202 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm live ammunition were retrieved.
“Early inquisition revealed that Musa Yusuf was on an errand for a bandit alias Emir in Zurmi forest. He was to receive the ammunition at Bakin Kogi in Kauru LGA of Kaduna State and convey same to the said bandit.
“He has since accomplished the first stage of the mission by collecting the ammunitions but was intercepted before delivering by the ever-vigilant Police Officers attached to Tudun Wada Zaria Division.
“Investigation is still ongoing and concerted efforts being made to arrest his accomplices after which case will be charged to court.”
The statement said the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP A.D Ali, has applauded the vigilant alertness of the Police Officers and called for more visibility policing.
He also charged operatives to dominate their area of responsibilities and make their presence felt, which he said will deter criminals from carrying out their nefarious acts in the state.