{
  "id": 1146326,
  "title": "Army intercepts courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/army-intercepts-courier-with-180-explosives-in-zamfara-1146326",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T23:48:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-intercepts-courier-with-180-explosives-in-zamfara-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has intercepted a suspected arms and explosives courier carrying 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives in Zamfara State. The suspect, 57-year-old Sani Umar, was reportedly transporting the explosives from Gusau Local Government Area to Jibia Local Government Area. The military has stated that the suspect, vehicle, and recovered explosives are currently in custody for further investigation.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Army intercepts courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/army-intercepts-courier-with-180-explosives-in-zamfara",
        "published": "2026-08-15T21:11:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}