Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a large cache of military-grade ammunition along Abuja-Kaduna highway, Kaduna.
NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a statement he issued on Sunday, giving an update on the agency’s activities.
“A large cache of military-grade ammunition was intercepted by NDLEA officers on patrol along Abuja-Kaduna highway, Kaduna on Tuesday 12h May, 2026,” he said.
He said a suspect, 35-year-old Abdullahi Hassan, was caught conveying the 1,989 rounds of RLA 7.62mm concealed in fresh white cassava granules locally known as garri.
“Both the suspect and exhibit have since been transferred to another security agency for further investigation,” the statement added.
Babafemi also disclosed that 361kg skunk was recovered and a suspect Husaini Suleiman, 42, arrested during a raid operation at Dan Magaji area of Zaria town, Kaduna State on Wednesday 13th May, 2026.
NDLEA chairman retired Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa commended officers and men of the agency for their efforts.
