According to a statement released by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspect who resides in Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada, was apprehended on 7th December 2025 around 3:30pm.
A32-year-old man identified as Ahmed Abubakar, 32 has been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for allegedly supplying ammunition to bandits operating in Zamfara State.
According to a statement released by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspect who resides in Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada, was apprehended on 7th December 2025 around 3:30pm.
She explained that the arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the Command’s Tactical Team.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Abubakar was in contact with an associate, Yusuf Mohammed, with plans to procure 1000 rounds of ammunition for criminal elements in Zamfara.
Further inquiries indicated that Abubakar was allegedly acting on instructions from his uncle, Ahmed Yakubu, who is believed to be a key accomplice and is currently at large.
“The suspect is currently in police custody as further investigative efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing accomplice and dismantle the criminal network involved,” Adeh said.
The FCT Police vowed to remain resolute in their mission to rid the Territory of crime and ensure the safety of residents
