MNJTF Troops Intercept Vehicle Carrying Illegal Arms Between Nigeria And Niger

The troops of Sector 4 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Kabalewa, Niger Republic, have intercepted a Toyota V8 Sequoia vehicle travelling southwest from Nigeria and carrying a cache of arms consisting of 4 x Rocket Propelled Guns 7, one AK-47 rifle, complete with a magazine

The Toyota vehicle was found to be operated by 3 individuals identified as gunrunners, revealing a hidden compartment built into its double bottom.

This according to the Chief of Military Public Information, MNJTF in Ndjamena Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahithe is part of efforts by the Task Force to thwart the trafficking of illegal arms across its Area of Operation.  

In addition to the arms discovery, the troops also seized incriminating evidence from the vehicle. The items include 2x Nigerian license plates, 4 x bank ATM cards, 4x mobile phones, and a customs pass from the Maine Soroa border bearing the date 9/03/2024. 

The preliminary analysis of the evidence according to the MNJTF suggests the arms originated from the notorious Boko Haram terrorist group. The interception the joint Task Force stated is a testament to the commitment of MNJTF in maintaining regional security and combating the illegal arms trade.