In a significant operation, the Nigerian Army successfully intercepted an international ammunition smuggling syndicate en route to Anambra State. Troops of the 192 Battalion conducted a meticulously planned stop and search operation along Ajilete-Owode Road in Yewa North LGA of Ogun State, leading to the apprehension of a truck loaded with a staggering haul of ammunition.
The truck, bearing plate number (ENU 697 XY), was found to be carrying 720 cartons of Red Star cartridges, each containing 25 cartridges (totaling 18,000 cartridges), and 250 packets of live cartridges of pellet black (totaling 2,500 cartridges) of the same calibre.
The suspects, identified as Mr. Eric Seworvor, a Ghanaian citizen, and the driver, were arrested at the scene. Investigations revealed that the ammunition had been meticulously concealed within the empty truck and was transported from Mali via the Idiroko International Border.
According to the arrested suspects, the intended destination for the ammunition was Onitsha, Anambra State, where it was to be delivered to its owner. The timely intervention by the Nigerian Army prevented potential chaos and violence that could have arisen from the illicit trade and use of these dangerous weapons.
