The court sentenced Yau Sule and Mariya Sule to 250 days’ imprisonment each without an option of fine. The convicts are to serve their sentences at the Suleja Correctional Centre
By Moses Okorie
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has secured the conviction of two wanted suspects, Yau Sule and Mariya Sule, for unlawful possession of live ammunition linked to a suspected supply network serving kidnappers and other criminal elements.
According to a statement signed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on Saturday, the suspects were arrested following intelligence-led operations conducted by operatives of the FCT Police Command on June 2, 2026.
Yau Sule was intercepted while travelling along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, where police operatives recovered 81 rounds of 7.62mm live AK-47 ammunition and 100 rounds of 7.62mm belted ammunition meant for a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG).
Further investigation into the operation led to the arrest of his sister, Mariya Sule, who was also implicated in the alleged ammunition supply network.
The two suspects were subsequently arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court 1, Dutse-Alhaji, Abuja, on charge number CR/DUT/1132/2026.
They were convicted for unlawful possession of live ammunition under the Firearms Act.
In separate warrants dated August 24, 2026, the court sentenced Yau Sule and Mariya Sule to 250 days’ imprisonment each without an option of fine. The convicts are to serve their sentences at the Suleja Correctional Centre.
The FCT Police Command said the conviction demonstrates its resolve to dismantle criminal networks and individuals involved in supplying arms and ammunition to kidnappers and other criminal groups operating within the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states.
The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and provide useful information to security agencies to support efforts aimed at combating crime.
Members of the public were also encouraged to report suspicious persons and activities to the nearest police station or contact the FCT Police Command through its emergency response lines: 08032003913 and 08028940883.