Troops from Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, have apprehended a 25-year-old woman, Shamsiyya Ahadu, suspected of smuggling ammunition to the camp of notorious terrorist kingpin Bello Turji.
Ms. Ahadu was arrested on December 28 alongside her accomplice, motorcyclist Ahmed Husaini, in the Badarawa area of Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
According to a military statement released on Sunday, intelligence reports indicated the movement of terrorist logistics along the road from Kware to Badarawa communities. Acting on the tip-off, troops established a roadblock, leading to the suspects’ capture.
Upon her arrest, Ms. Ahadu was found in possession of 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and six magazines intended for delivery to Turji’s camp.
The military confirmed that both suspects are currently under investigation by appropriate authorities.
The operation underscores the commitment of Operation Fansan Yamma to dismantling terrorist networks and curbing the illegal movement of arms and ammunition in the region.
The military also called on the public to continue providing credible information to aid in the arrest of terrorists and their collaborators.
This arrest marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to weaken terrorist operations in Zamfara and ensure peace in the region.
