Men of the Nigerian Army have intercepted explosive devices, guns, ammunition, military uniforms and kits loaded in a vehicle in Cross River State.
The Nigerian Army’s spokesperson, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, confirmed that the incident happened on Tuesday between Utanga village and Obudu mountainous area.
According to him, the troops found the explosive devices loaded in a Toyota Camry car marked JAL 492 AA.
Though he did not give the identity or number of persons involved in the incident, Nwachukwu said: “Troops of 13 Brigade operating under command of 82 Division, Nigerian Army on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 intercepted a Toyota Camry car with registration number JAL 492 AA, ladened with assorted ammunition while en route Utanga village towards Obudu Mountains in Cross River State.
“Troops deployed at Forward Operating Base, Amana, attempted to stop the vehicle at their checkpoint, but the driver evaded the checking and zoomed off. The driver’s recalcitrance compelled the troops to open fire on the tyres of the vehicle, thereby, immobilising it.
“A thorough search conducted on the vehicle revealed it was conveying 72 Improvised Explosive Device chargers, 121 Dynamite Liquid, 200 rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO) and 82 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition.”