The Nigerian Army on Thursday, September 24, apprehended two soldiers over ammunition racketeering while troops recovered an AK-47 rifle during separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states.
The soldiers were arrested by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA after attempting to transfer 60 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition to a suspected civilian buyer.
One of the soldiers handed the ammunition to the other in the presence of the suspected buyer.
The suspects, who were attached to the headquarters of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and the 223 Battalion, were arrested at about 7:50 p.m.
Troops recovered four mobile phones, two empty magazines, an ATM card, a motorcycle, a cutlass, keys, recharge cards and other items from the suspects.
The suspects and recovered items were handed over to the 1 Brigade Provost Company for further investigation.
Meanwhile, troops of the 1 Division operating along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway engaged suspected terrorists after detecting their movement with a long-range camera.
The troops engaged the suspected terrorists in the bushes across the Abuja-Kaduna railway line, forcing them to withdraw.
During a follow-up operation, the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 13 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and other items.
The recovered items included a military jungle hat, magazine carrier, civilian clothing, prayer mat and other sundry items.
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