Intelligence report has repeatedly warned that there might be electoral crises if adequate care is not taken to avert extreme political interests.
Nigerian military intercepts truckloads of ammunition
Nigerian army has said it intercepted three truckloads of live cartridges on Wednesday intercepted at Balogun village, along the Igbogila-Ilara Road, Ogun State.
Preparations for Nigeria’s general elections, starting February 2019 has begun in earnest. And elections in the West African country is not new to violence.
Intelligence report has repeatedly warned that there might be electoral crises if adequate care is not taken to avert extreme political interests.
2015 general election in Nigeria witnessed the most divisive electioneering process in its history, foreboding huge crisis and bloodshed. But Goodluck Jonathan’s quick relinquishing of power stalled stalled mayhem.
Incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari has declared interest to return for second term while opposition elements kick.
The General Officer Commanding, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Enobong Udoh, during a press briefing on Thursday said the trucks, with the number plates –ANAMBRA AAH 409 ZV, LAGOS BDG 782 XU, and LAGOS GGF 88 XU – were intercepted around 10.05am.
According to him, the recovery followed an intelligence report from some well-meaning Nigerians. He said troops of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, intercepted the consignment, adding that the destination was still unknown.
He said, “The live cartridges, packed in boxes and cartons, were carefully sealed inside a concealed compartment constructed underneath the trucks. On sighting the troops, the drivers and other occupants abandoned their trucks and fled. Efforts are on to track down and possibly arrest the fleeing drivers, their crew, corroborators and sponsors.”
The Army boss enjoined members of the public to continue to give timely information that could help to nip crime in the bud.