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STS Arrests Woman for Concealing AK-47 and Magazines in Sack of Garri
A 30-year-old woman named Hauwa Yusuf has been apprehended by operatives from the Special Tactical Squad (STS) for concealing an AK-47 rifle and four AK magazines within a sack of garri. Yusuf was detained during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.
According to Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesperson, Yusuf was brought in for questioning at the STS headquarters in Abuja on Friday.
Adejobi explained that Yusuf admitted to being tasked by a notorious bandit, Aminu Basullube, who is known for his criminal activities in Katsina State. Basullube had instructed her to pick up the firearms in the Danum Madam Camp area of Katsina State.
On August 14, 2024, acting on credible intelligence, STS operatives intercepted Yusuf while she was travelling from Lafia, Nasarawa State, to Katsina State. She was on board a Sienna bus when she was stopped.
A thorough search revealed the AK-47 rifle, which lacked a breach number, and four AK magazines hidden inside the white sack of garri she was carrying.
During the interrogation, Yusuf disclosed that Basullube had orchestrated the delivery of these weapons to her, underscoring the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat arms trafficking and criminal activities in the region.
Catholics across Benue State came together on Thursday in a heartfelt prayer walk, seeking God’s help for peace to return to the troubled region. The walk, which drew large crowds from different parishes, was marked by hymns, placards, and quiet reflection. Priests, religious groups, and lay faithful joined in solidarity as they moved through the streets.
They also prayed for the victims of the recent violence, including those killed in the attack on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where many lives were lost. Those who took part in the procession spoke out about the rising insecurity and called for healing, unity, and a renewed sense of justice in the state.
The recent surprise visit to Benue State by President Bola Tinubu has stirred many reactions from the public.
It was reported that some school children who were outside were urged to welcome the president under the rain.
It was also noted that what started as a simple welcome turned into a political rally for the President and the Governor of the state.
This gained many criticisms from the public, especially online, as they shared their thoughts on the visit and the welcome. Many highlighted the fact that it was meant to be a condolence visit and not a celebratory event.
It has been reported that President Bola Tinubu just arrived to Benue State amid the violence attacks happening.
It can be recalled that the state recently through a massacre as 200 lives were lost due to the violence attacks by armed people.
No solutions has been addresses to what will happen in Benue state, till now. President Tinubu arrives to Benue state, the people now hope for a solution to be given and justice to be served.
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