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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected ISWAP\/JAS logistics supplier and intercepted a quantity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, concealed in a tricycle in Borno State.<\/p>\n

A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement posted on X.<\/p>\n

Makama stated that the suspect was apprehended at about 9:10 a.m. on April 21 by troops of 159 Battalion at a checkpoint within Sector 2 Area of Responsibility.<\/p>\n

According to him, the suspect was reportedly conveying PMS concealed in 15 sacks, disguised with bags of sachet water in an attempt to evade detection.<\/p>\n

He added that preliminary investigations indicated that the consignment was being transported to Kanama town and neighbouring communities around Dikwa and Bultuwa, areas believed to be within terrorist influence.<\/p>\n

The security expert further noted that items recovered from the suspect include a mobile phone and the sum of N34,950.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe suspect and recovered exhibits are in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected ISWAP\/JAS logistics supplier and intercepted a quantity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, concealed in a tricycle in Borno State. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement posted on X. 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