Troops intercept illegal arms trafficked for terrorists in Niger Republic

Troops of Sector 4 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Kabalewa, Niger Republic, have intercepted a cache of arms reportedly being trafficked for terrorists. 

The high-calibre arms with long-range destructive capabilities were successfully intercepted in a Toyota V8 Sequoia vehicle travelling southwest from Nigeria.

The multinational Joint Task Force’s Spokesman, Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar 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 7, one AK-47 rifle, complete with a magazine.

“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.”