ZAMFARA STATE – In a significant breakthrough for local security efforts, the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard (CPG) has arrested a driver and intercepted a cache of high-caliber weapons allegedly destined for armed bandits.
The operation, which took place at a checkpoint in the Dangulbi community, led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG), and a substantial quantity of ammunition.
According to a CPG member, Salisu Adamu, the guards became suspicious during a routine stop-and-search operation. The weapons were discovered cleverly concealed inside a carton that was loaded with fish.
“The weapons were concealed inside a carton loaded with fish. And when we insisted on searching the vehicles, there was initial resistance from the driver,” Adamu stated, highlighting the tense nature of the interception.
Driver Points Finger at Female Passenger
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Bashar Mustapha, confirmed the incident but denied ownership of the deadly cargo. He explained that he loaded passengers and goods from the Gusau motor park and was heading to Magami when the CPG on routine patrol intercepted him at Dangulbi.
While confirming that the weapons were found in his vehicle, Mustapha claimed that the items belonged to a female passenger who had boarded the vehicle from Gusau. This claim is expected to be a central focus of the subsequent investigation by security agencies.
The successful interception by the state-sponsored vigilante group underscores the ongoing challenges in combating the flow of arms to criminal elements in Nigeria’s North-West region and highlights the critical role of local security networks in intelligence and interdiction.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on a report from other News and statements from the Zamfara Community Protection Guard. CDA News does not independently verify the claims made by the involved parties. The accused driver is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. The investigation is ongoing, and details may change as more information becomes available.
