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Katsina Community Watch Corps Intercepts Vehicle Carrying Ammunition

Katsina City News
12 Sep, 2024
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Press Release

11 - 09 - 2024

The Katsina State Community Watch Corp reports a significant security operation carried out by its men on September 10, 2024, at approximately 19:30 hours in Batsari town.

Acting on intelligence, members of the Community Watch Corps intercepted a commercial vehicle with plate number BTR 45 XA, carrying 17 passengers - 13 females and 4 males, including the driver.

During the routine check, the vigilant corps members discovered a cache of ammunition hidden under a seat, which was later found to contain 610 rounds of ammunitions of both AK-47 and General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) and two magazines.

The suspect, described as a man wearing white voile clothes, exhibited suspicious behaviour throughout the journey.

He initially insisted on sitting at the rear of the vehicle and appeared visibly uncomfortable and anxious. When the vehicle was stopped for inspection, the suspect managed to evade capture, leaving behind the concealed ammunition.

The Katsina State Government under Mallam Dikko Radda's watch is commited to maintaining peace and security within the state and will continue to support and enhance the capabilities of our security apparatus to combat all forms of criminality.

Dr. Nasir Mu'azu,

Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs

Katsina State