In a dramatic turn of events, security operatives have apprehended a suspected terror financier, identified as Zango, during a routine screening exercise for intending pilgrims at a northern departure point.According to a highly placed and reliable security source, the suspect was intercepted as he attempted to board a bus en route to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He was reportedly part of a group of pilgrims scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj.The arrest was made possible through enhanced surveillance protocols activated following credible intelligence from a collaborative security network. The intelligence, sources said, had flagged Zango as a person of interest over suspected links to the financing of terrorist operations within Nigeria’s northeastern region.Upon identification at the departure terminal, security agents moved swiftly to apprehend him, ensuring the arrest was executed without incident or disruption to the Hajj travel process.”This was a precision operation. He was under watch, and once positively identified, officers moved in seamlessly. There was no resistance,” the source confirmed.Investigations are currently underway to determine the extent of his alleged involvement in terror financing activities, with authorities working to trace financial transactions, associates, and any potential networks he may be connected to.This development highlights the increasing vigilance of Nigeria’s security agencies, particularly in light of recent efforts to stem the tide of extremist funding channels that enable insurgency across parts of the country.Further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
