Army troops intercept explosives, ammunition in Cross River

Troops of 13 Brigade operating under command of 82 Division, Nigerian Army on Tuesday, intercepted a Toyota Camry car with registration number JAL 492 AA, ladened with assorted ammunition while en route Utanga village towards Obudu Mountains in Cross River State.

Army spokesman, Brig. General Onyema Nwachukwu who made the disclosure noted that the troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Amana attempted to stop the vehicle at their checkpoint but the driver evaded the checking and zoomed off.

“The drivers recalcitrance Compelled the troops to open fire on the Tyres of the vehicle, thereby immobilizing it. A thorough search conducted on the vehicle revealed it was conveying 72 Improvised Explosive Device chargers, 121 Dynamite Liquid, 200 rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO) and 82 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition.

“Other items recovered in the intercepted vehicle are military uniforms and kits.

“Members of the public are please urged to continue to support our troops with credible information that will lead to stemming the tide of insecurity across the country.”