Security forces in Katsina State have reportedly detained a woman named Aisha Abubakar for allegedly transporting ammunition to terrorists.
This incident was reported on Monday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama.
According to Makama, the ammunition was found during a routine search of Abubakar’s luggage.
“The authorities discovered the ammunition in her luggage during a routine search,” he stated.
Initially, the suspect denied any involvement in the illegal activity. However, Makama reported that she later admitted her role in the operation.
“She initially denied involvement but later confessed to transporting the ammunition to a terrorist group from Nassarawa state,” Makama explained.
Further interrogation revealed more details about the ammunition’s intended destination.
Makama wrote, “During the interrogation, the suspect confessed she was heading to Yan Tumaki in Dan Musa LGA in Katsina state.”
Makama emphasized the importance of this arrest in the broader context of counter-terrorism efforts.
“The incident highlights the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and the importance of vigilance in preventing the proliferation of illegal weapons,” he said.
