Borno: Troops intercept vehicle with 11 empty CNG cylinders, open-loop kit
Troops of the 233 Tank Battalion have intercepted a vehicle carrying 11 empty Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, cylinders and a Greco open-loop kit without the required security clearance in Borno State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the vehicle was intercepted at about 1:00 pm on September 6, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation at […] Borno: Troops intercept vehicle with…
On September 6, troops from 1 Brigade, stationed at Forward Operating Base Sabon-Gari, apprehended a vehicle they suspected was delivering supplies to a terrorist group within Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the incident on his X account. At approximately 6:16 p.m., the military encountered a vehicle transporting four women, two children, and two men.
During a search, one suspect attempted to escape but was subdued. The troops discovered three bags of suspected cannabis hidden in the vehicle. According to military sources, the driver admitted the items were headed to a suspected terrorist in Dayau Village, within the same local government area. The driver and the seized items have been placed under military custody for further examination and appropriate action.
This operation is part of the ongoing efforts by security forces to dismantle terrorist logistics networks and thwart the transportation of illicit materials to armed groups in Zamfara State.
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