Community watch corps foils ammunition smuggling attempt in Katsina

The Katsina State Community Watch Corps has successfully intercepted a shipment of ammunition, thwarting a potential security threat.

According to the State Commissioner for Security, Alhaji Ibrahim Mu’azu, acting on intelligence, members of the Corps stopped a commercial vehicle with the registration number BTR 45 XA.

Upon inspection, they discovered a cache of ammunition hidden under a seat, which included 610 rounds of ammunition for AK-47 and General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) rifles, as well as two magazines.

A suspicious man, described as wearing white voile clothes, was identified as the individual responsible for concealing the ammunition. However, he managed to evade capture during the operation.

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The Katsina State Government has commended the Community Watch Corps for their vigilance and commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state.

Governor Dikko Radda reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting and enhancing the capabilities of security agencies to combat all forms of criminality in the state.