Task Force Arrests Man With Large Cache of Suspected Explosives in Zamfara

‎Task Force Arrests Man With Large Cache of Suspected Explosives in Zamfara

ASP Aminu Aliyu intercepted the suspect while he was driving a Toyota Corolla with registration number KUJ 933 EJ
‎The police said investigations are ongoing to trace the source and destination of the materials

‎The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Mustapha Mohammed, for allegedly being in possession of a large cache of suspected explosive materials.

‎Eko Hot Blog reports that the command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation carried out by operatives of the Task Force on Illegal Mining.

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‎According to him, the operation took place on January 27, 2027, at about 4:15 p.m., when the team, led by ASP Aminu Aliyu, intercepted the suspect while he was driving a Toyota Corolla with registration number KUJ 933 EJ.

‎A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the discovery of 954 pieces of suspected explosive materials concealed in polyethylene bags.

‎DSP Abubakar stated that preliminary investigations suggest the recovered items were intended for use by bandits as improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

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‎He added that the suspect is currently in police custody, while the explosives have been secured and handed over to the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit for detailed examination.

‎The police said investigations are ongoing to trace the source and destination of the materials and to identify other individuals who may be connected to the case.