Officers of Nigeria Customs Service Federal operation unit zone B, have intercepted a truck loaded with locally produced rice with some sacks concealed under the rice, containing arms and ammunition.
According to the NCS spokesperson, DC Joseph Attah, the interception was carried out on information patrol along Yauri, Zamare water side.
In a press statement issued on Sunday December 13, 2020, DC Attah staed that,” Upon careful examination the bags were found to contain 73 locally manufactured guns and 891 cartridges.
“Three were immediately arrested and are being detained while preliminary investigation is ongoing.
Controller of FOU, Zone B, Hamisu Albashir described the feat as a signal to all those who may be planning to bring any harmful item (s) into the country through zoneB.
He called on members of the public, especially, border community dwellers to provide credible information for effective border security.