Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have killed a suspected arms supplier during a night operation in Nasarawa Burkullu, Zamfara State.
Security forces acting on credible intelligence, intercepted the suspect, identified as a notorious arms trafficker from Anka.
Upon sighting the troops, the suspect attempted to flee but was immediately taken out.
Security analyst, Mr. Zagazola Makama confirmed that preliminary investigations revealed the suspect was transporting firearms and ammunition to criminal groups in the region.
Security sources reveal that terror groups within Zamfara axis have recently struggled with a shortage of weapons as security forces intensify operations against them.