The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has secured the conviction of two wanted suspects, Yau Sule and Mariya Sule.

They were linked to the unlawful possession and suspected supply of ammunition to kidnappers and other criminal elements operating in the North Central region and the FCT.

Yau Sule was arrested on June 2, 2026, while in transit along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. During the operation, police recovered 81 rounds of 7.62mm live AK-47 ammunition and 100 rounds of 7.62mm belted ammunition for a General Purpose Machine Gun.

Further investigations led to the arrest of his sister, Mariya Sule, who was also found to be involved in the ammunition supply network. Both suspects were later charged to court.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said the pair were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court 1, Dutse-Alhaji, FCT. They were convicted for unlawful possession of live ammunition under the Firearms Act.

In separate warrants dated August 24, 2026, the court sentenced each of them to 250 days’ imprisonment without an option of fine. The sentences are to be served at the Suleja Correctional Centre. The command reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and urged the public to report suspicious activities.

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