Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF) North-West, ‘Operation Fansan Yamma‘, have apprehended a 25-year-old suspected female ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu.
This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau, Zamfara State, yesterday by the Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre of the operation, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi.
According to the statement, Ahadu was arrested on December 28 alongside her accomplice, a motorcyclist, Ahmed Husaini, in Badarawa area of the Shinkafi LGA of the State.
She was found in possession of 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 6 magazines allegedly meant to be delivered to terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji’s camp.
The statement read: “Her arrest followed an intelligence report regarding the movement of the terrorists’ logistics along the road from Kware to Badarawa communities in the Shinkafi LGA of Zamfara State.
“In response to the development, troops of ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’ promptly established a roadblock, leading to the apprehension of the suspects. Both suspects are currently undergoing investigation by appropriate authorities”.
The Army reiterated the commitment of the troops to dismantling all terrorist networks, as well as prevent illegal movement of arms and ammunition within its theatre of operation.
The statement appreciated the sustained local support it is enjoying from the people towards the fulfilment of the operation’s mandate.
