By Kasim Isa Muhammad
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, security forces in Katsina State have apprehended a woman, Aisha Abubakar for allegedly transporting ammunition to terrorist groups.
The arrest was reported by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, on Monday.
According to Makama, Abubakar’s luggage was searched during a routine security check, revealing a cache of ammunition.
TCR noted that initially, she denied any involvement in the illegal activity, but subsequent interrogation revealed her complicity in the operation.
She confessed to transporting the ammunition from Nassarawa State to Yan Tumaki in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State, a known hotbed of terrorist activity.
According to Makama, the ammunition was discovered during a routine search of Abubakar’s luggage.
“The authorities discovered the ammunition in her luggage during a routine search,” he stated.
The suspect initially denied any involvement in the illegal activity. However, Makama reported that she later admitted to her role in the operation.
“She initially denied involvement but later confessed to be transporting the ammunition to terrorist group from Nassarawa state,” Makama explained.
Makama wrote, “During the course of interrogation, the suspect confesses that she was heading to Yan Tumaki in Dan Musa LGA in Katsina state.”
Makama further emphasised the significance 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.”
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