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An unnamed Colonel in the Nigerian Army has been fingered in the importation of 10 truckloads of ammunition into the country.
The Director-General, National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons (NATFORCE), Mr. Osita Okereke, has raised the alarm over an alleged involvement of a serving Army Colonel in illegal importation of arms and ammunition into the country.
Mr. Okereke told reporters in Abuja that one Colonel serving in 242 Division and a businessman have been aiding and abetting importation and release of arms, ammunition, light weapons and contraband from Seme border.
He disclosed that one Nura who he alleged had been working for a top officer of the Nigeria Customs Service at Seme border for nine years invited the Army officer to the border on November 20.
The Colonel, according to him, came to Seme border with his officers in five Toyota Hilux vans and overpowered the men and officers of the task force and escorted 10 trucks loaded with ammunition into the country.
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SOURCE : #TheSun
#NATFORCE #Abuja #Seme
The Director-General, National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons (NATFORCE), Mr. Osita Okereke, has raised the alarm over an alleged involvement of a serving Army Colonel in illegal importation of arms and ammunition into the country.
Mr. Okereke told reporters in Abuja that one Colonel serving in 242 Division and a businessman have been aiding and abetting importation and release of arms, ammunition, light weapons and contraband from Seme border.
He disclosed that one Nura who he alleged had been working for a top officer of the Nigeria Customs Service at Seme border for nine years invited the Army officer to the border on November 20.
The Colonel, according to him, came to Seme border with his officers in five Toyota Hilux vans and overpowered the men and officers of the task force and escorted 10 trucks loaded with ammunition into the country.
Click here to read more
SOURCE : #TheSun
#NATFORCE #Abuja #Seme