In a daring operation, operatives from the Nasarawa State Police Command apprehended a female suspect, Hauwa Sani, on Friday, after she attempted to smuggle 124 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition concealed in a gallon of palm oil. The suspect, who was accompanied by a two-year-old child, was arrested at a checkpoint in Keffi Division.
According to a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, the suspect was found with a significant amount of cash, N78,500, and a mobile phone. Preliminary investigations revealed that Sani had received the ammunition at Rafin Sanyi village in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, before attempting to transport it to Katsina State, where
she is from.
The Commissioner of Police, Shehu Nadada, has ordered the transfer of the suspect and exhibits to the Force Intelligence Department at the Force Headquarters in Abuja for further investigation. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of the Nasarawa State Police Command to combat illegal arms trafficking and ensure public safety.
It is worth noting that the use of a gallon of palm oil to conceal the ammunition is a clever tactic, but ultimately unsuccessful. The fact that the suspect was accompanied by a two-year-old child raises concerns about the potential risks to innocent lives. The police are urged to continue their vigilance in preventing such dangerous activities.”
