Troops of Sector 4 Multinational Joint Task Force in Kabalewa, Niger Republic, have apprehended three transnational gunrunners and seized a cache of weapons from them.

The suspects were traveling to the South-West of Nigeria in a Toyota V8 Sequoia vehicle when they were intercepted.

According to Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief of Military Public Information, MNJTF, the vehicle used by the gunrunners had a hidden compartment in its double bottom. Inside, the troops discovered a stash of arms, including four Rocket Propelled Guns and one AK-47 rifle with a magazine.

The three gunrunners were also found in possession of two Nigerian licensed plates, four bank ATM cards, four mobile phones, and a customs pass from the Maine Soroa border, dated 9/03/2024.

Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi emphasized the potential origin of the weapons, stating, “The preliminary analysis of the evidence suggests these arms originated from the notorious Boko Haram terrorist group.”

He added that this successful interception underscores the commitment of MNJTF in maintaining regional security and combating the illegal arms trade.