DSS Arrests 25-Year-Old Woman with Ammunition Hidden in Garri in Kano
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have made a significant arrest in Kano, apprehending a 25-year-old woman, Nafisa Usman, who was found in possession of 220 rounds of ammunition. The ammunition was cleverly concealed within bags of garri, a staple food item, highlighting a sophisticated attempt to evade detection. Usman, a native of Zango Village in Kankara Local Council of Katsina State, was intercepted at a motor park while taking delivery of the illicit goods, according to a security source familiar with the operation.
Intelligence-Led Operation and Arrest Details
The arrest followed an intelligence report that led DSS operatives to the suspect. Usman was apprehended along with the bags of garri containing the hidden ammunition and some naira notes. During questioning at the State Command of the DSS, she confessed to receiving the ammunition supply through a military officer based in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Although she admitted to never having met the officer in person, Usman revealed that she typically takes delivery of the ammunition in various quantities at Unguwa Uku Motor Park in Kano, indicating a recurring pattern of criminal activity.
Supply Chain to Bandits in Katsina State
Narrating her operations, Usman detailed how she managed her supply chain, which involved transporting the ammunition to bandits operating in Katsina State. She identified a man named Mallam Haruna as her primary contact, who would collect the ammunition for onward transmission to bandits hiding in Kankara Forest, Katsina State. Usman asserted that Haruna had consistently been chosen for this supply business, suggesting a well-established network. She further explained that she had been involved in this illicit trade for approximately two months, with a person known as "Teso," who she described as working with a soldier in Lafia, responsible for sending the consignments to her.
Financial Transactions and Regret
Usman claimed to have conducted transactions worth about N5 million through her activities, supplying ammunition not only to Haruna but also to other individuals identified as Buba and Abu, who were also operating in the forest. Expressing deep regret over her involvement, the suspect stated that she now felt exposed and remorseful for her actions. This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat the flow of illegal arms and ammunition, particularly in regions affected by banditry and communal conflicts.
