Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded major operational successes in separate operations across Zamfara and Kaduna states, leading to the arrest of a suspected arms courier, recovery of a large cache of ammunition, and the rescue of dozens of rustled cattle.
The military disclosed that troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA intercepted a suspected arms trafficker during a checkpoint operation in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, on June 5, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, troops stopped and searched a civilian vehicle travelling towards Shinkafi Local Government Area, where they discovered a locally fabricated pistol, a magazine and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition concealed inside a sack containing millet.
The military identified the suspect as 42-year-old Mustapha Abubakar, who was immediately arrested and taken into custody.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect was allegedly transporting the weapons and ammunition to terrorist elements operating within the North-West region.
“The recovered weapons and ammunition were allegedly being conveyed to an accomplice. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal network,” the statement said.
All recovered exhibits have been secured as investigations continue.