Police in Zamfara State have arrested a 30-year-old suspect, Umar Sani, who was found with 100 rounds of live ammunition hidden inside a motorcycle fuel tank at the Yankara border linking Zamfara and Katsina states.
The arrest took place on April 17, 2026, around 7:20 a.m., when officers on routine stop-and-search duty acted on credible intelligence and intercepted the suspect. He was travelling on a red Boxer motorcycle from Abuja to Magami Village in Gusau Local Government Area.
During a thorough search, officers uncovered 100 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition for AK-47 rifles, cleverly concealed in the bike’s fuel tank.
The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue at the State Criminal Investigation Department to determine the origin of the ammunition and identify other individuals connected to the case.
Police authorities said the operation reflects ongoing efforts to cut off the flow of illegal arms fueling insecurity in the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, assured residents of continued protection of lives and property, and called on the public to remain alert and provide timely information to security agencies.
