Troops Intercept Terrorist Logistics in Borno, Arrest Gunrunner with 200 Ammunition in Kaduna
Nigerian troops have recorded fresh operational gains in the fight against terrorism and criminal networks, intercepting suspected logistics supplies for insurgents in Borno State and arresting a gunrunner with ammunition in Kaduna State.
In Borno, troops of rOperation Hadin Kai intercepted a vehicle suspected to be conveying logistics to Boko Haram elements along the Maiduguri–Mafa road. The operation was carried out by personnel of the 195 Battalion (Mechanised) during a routine stop-and-check at a military checkpoint.
Security sources disclosed that a thorough search of the vehicle, bearing registration number GZA 359 XA, led to the discovery of several concealed items, including cartons of assorted medical drugs, motorcycle tubes, and new motorcycle tyres hidden in sacks.
Other items recovered from the vehicle included mosquito nets, rolls of mats, cartons of air brake cylinders for heavy-duty trucks, and cartons of detergent. Preliminary findings indicated that the goods lacked proper clearance and were being transported to Kusuri, a border town along the route to Chad.
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Efforts to identify the owners of the items were unsuccessful. The vehicle, recovered materials, and the civilian drivers are to be handed over to the appropriate military intelligence unit for further investigation.
Meanwhile, in Kaduna State, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA arrested a suspected gunrunner and intercepted 200 rounds of ammunition in Zaria Local Government Area.
The suspect was apprehended at about 3:15 a.m. on March 29 during a joint intelligence-led operation involving troops of the 2 Battalion and a team from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
According to security sources, the operation was based on credible intelligence regarding the suspect’s movement from Jos to Kaduna through the Dambo community in Zaria. Acting swiftly, troops established a snap checkpoint where the suspect was intercepted with 200 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition.
The suspect has since been handed over to ONSA for further investigation and necessary action.
Security officials noted that the operations form part of sustained efforts by the military and allied agencies to disrupt terrorist logistics, curb the proliferation of illegal arms, and dismantle criminal networks across the North-East, North-West, and North-Central regions.
By PRNigeria
