610 Rounds Of Ammunition Seized By Katsina Security; Suspect Escapes

Responding to a tip-off, the corps stopped the vehicle with the license plate BTR 45 XA around 7:30 PM on Tuesday, September 10.

During the inspection, they uncovered 610 rounds of ammunition hidden beneath a seat. The cache included rounds for AK-47s and General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), along with two magazines.

A suspect, described as a man in white robes, was seen acting suspiciously throughout the journey but managed to evade capture during the search.

The Katsina State government commended the Community Watch Corps for their vigilance and commitment to upholding peace and security in the state.

Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, assured that the government would continue to support and strengthen the security agencies to effectively combat crime.