In an effort to thwart the trafficking of illegal arms across its Area of Operation, Troops of Sector 4 Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) in Kabalewa, Niger Republic have successfully intercepted a Toyota V8 Sequoia vehicle travelling southwest from Nigeria.
A statement by Lt. Col Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Information Officer said, ‘The vehicle, found to be operated by 3 individuals identified as gunrunners, revealed a hidden compartment built into its double bottom.
“Inside, the troops discovered a cache of arms consisting of 4 Rocket Propelled Guns, one AK-47 rifle, complete with a magazine.
“Further to the arms discovery, the troops seized additional incriminating evidence from the vehicle.
“They include 2 Nigerian license plates, 4 bank ATM cards, 4 mobile phones, and a customs pass from the Maine Soroa border bearing the date 9/03/2024.
“The preliminary analysis of the evidence suggests these arms originated from the notorious Boko Haram terrorist group.
“This interception is a testament to the commitment of MNJTF in maintaining regional security and combating the illegal arms trade.”
