Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have neutralized a suspected arms supplier attempting to flee after being intercepted with weapons meant for bandits in Zamfara State.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development on his official X handle, the incident occurred during a night operation in Nasarawa Burkullu, where security forces acted on credible intelligence to accost the suspect, identified as a known arms trafficker from Anka.
Makama stated that upon sighting the troops, the suspect attempted to escape but was swiftly neutralized.
Preliminary investigations confirmed that the suspect was transporting firearms and ammunition to bandit groups operating in the area.