BREAKING: Troops Intercept Ammunition En Route Anambra (PHOTOS)

BREAKING: Troops Intercept Ammunition En Route Anambra (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army’s 192 Battalion, operating under the 81 Division Area of Responsibility, has successfully dismantled an international ammunition smuggling syndicate.

Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, released a statement on Monday providing details of the operation.

Based on actionable intelligence, the troops conducted a thorough Stop and Search operation along the Ajilete-Owode Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

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During the operation, the soldiers discovered a truck with the registration number ENU 697 XY, transporting a significant quantity of smuggled ammunition destined for Anambra State.

The illicit cargo included 720 packets of Red Star Cartridges of 12 Calibre, with each packet containing 25 cartridges, totaling 18,000 cartridges. Additionally, 250 packets of live (black) cartridges were found, with each packet containing 10 cartridges, amounting to 2,500 cartridges of the same calibre.

The vigilant troops swiftly apprehended the individuals involved in the smuggling attempt. The suspects were identified as Mr. Eric Seworvor, a Ghanaian national, and the truck driver, Mr. Lukman Sani. Both suspects are currently in custody and are cooperating with ongoing investigations.

Preliminary findings indicate that the smuggled ammunition was clandestinely concealed within the seemingly empty truck. The illegal cargo had been imported from Mali through the Idiroko International Border. The criminals managed to evade several other checkpoints along their route, intending to deliver the illegal ammunition to Onitsha, Anambra State.

The timely intervention of the vigilant troops prevented potential chaos that such a large quantity of ammunition could have caused to innocent members of the public.

The Nigerian Army urges all law-abiding citizens to continue supporting the troops and other security agencies by providing credible and actionable information. Such cooperation is essential in combating security challenges across the country.

Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, commended the troops for their unwavering commitment and urged them to maintain their dedication. He emphasized the importance of working in synergy with other services and security agencies to create a safe and secure environment for all Nigerians, thereby fostering socio-economic development throughout the country.

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