Security Operatives Intercept Vehicle With Large Cache Of Ammunition In Katsina

Operatives of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC) successfully intercepted a vehicle laden with a significant quantity of ammunition in the Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, reported that this incident took place on Tuesday at around 7:30 PM in Batsari town.

He stated that, acting on reliable intelligence, members of the Community Watch Corps halted a commercial vehicle bearing the license plate BTR 45 XA. Upon conducting an inspection, they uncovered a concealed cache of ammunition located beneath a seat, which comprised 610 rounds intended for AK-47 and General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) rifles, along with two magazines.

A suspicious individual, noted to be dressed in white voile attire, was identified as the person responsible for hiding the ammunition. However, he successfully evaded apprehension during the operation.

Mu’azu elaborated that the suspect initially chose to sit at the back of the vehicle and exhibited signs of discomfort and anxiety.

According to him, When the vehicle was halted for inspection, the suspect managed to escape, leaving the concealed ammunition behind.

The Katsina State Government praised the Community Watch Corps for their alertness and dedication to ensuring peace and security within the state. Governor Dikko Radda reiterated his administration’s commitment to bolstering and enhancing the capabilities of security agencies in the fight against all forms of criminal activity in the region.

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