Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have arrested a woman in possession of live ammunition suspected to be destined for bandits.

 

 

 

The woman, whose identity has been withheld was intercepted during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Tsafe–Gusau highway on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

 

 

 

 

It was gathered that the suspect, believed to be from Birnin Magaji LGA, had the ammunition concealed in her luggage while travelling through the area.

 

 

 

 

Chairman of Tsafe Local Government Area, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed the arrest and commended the operatives for what he described as a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to curb the movement of arms and criminal logistics across the state.

 

 

 

“I want to appreciate the NDLEA operatives for their vigilance and dedication. This arrest has prevented dangerous ammunition from reaching criminal elements threatening peace in our communities,” Shehu said.

 

 

 

He also pledged continued support to security agencies operating in the area, adding that anyone found aiding crime or banditry would face the full weight of the law.

 

 

 

“As a local government, we will continue to provide whatever support is necessary to ensure law enforcement officers carry out their duties effectively,” he said.

 

 

 

 

The NDLEA has transferred the suspect to a secure facility for further investigation, while security agencies intensify efforts to trace the source and intended recipients of the ammunition.

 

 

 

Tsafe and surrounding communities have recently witnessed increased anti-crime operations as security agencies continue to disrupt bandit supply routes linking Birnin Magaji, Tsafe and the Dansadau forest axis.