In a continuous effort of the Command to dismantle criminal networks in the state, the command has recorded another operational success, with the arrest of a suspect found in possession of a large cache of live ammunition.
On 17th April, 2026, at about 0720 hrs vigilant Police operatives deployed at a strategic checkpoint along the Zamfara–Katsina border (Yankara axis) acted on credible intelligence and intercepted a suspicious individual during a routine stop-and-search operation.
The suspect, identified as Umar Sani, a 30-yrs “M” of Magami Village in Gusau Local Government Area, he was apprehended while riding a red Boxer motorcycle en route from Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, to his hometown.
A meticulous search of the motorcycle led to the shocking discovery of one hundred (100) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition of AK-47 rifles, ingeniously concealed within the fuel tank of the motorcycle.
The suspect is currently in Police custody as detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) intensify investigations aimed at uncovering the source of the ammunition and apprehending other members of the criminal network.
This arrest underscores the Command’s proactive approach and unwavering resolve to disrupt the supply chain of illegal arms and ammunition, which fuels criminality in the state.
The Commissioner of Police , CP A.M Bello psc+, Mnips reassures residents of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, and urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely, credible information to security agencies.
DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Zamfara State Command, Gusau
17th April, 2026
