The Katsina state-owned security outfit, Community Watch Corps, has intercepted a vehicle loaded with 610 rounds of ammunition in Batsari Local Government Area of the state.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir Muazu, on Wednesday in Katsina.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Batsari is among the frontline local government areas bedeviled by insecurity.
“A significant security operation was carried out by our men on Sept. 10, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., in Batsari town.
“Acting on credible intelligence, members of the community watch corps intercepted a commercial vehicle with registration number BTR 45 XA, carrying 17 passengers — 13 females and four males, including the driver.
“During a routine stop-and-search at a checkpoint, the corps discovered a cache of ammunition hidden under the seat, which was later found to contain 610…
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