Security operatives in Borno State have arrested a suspect found in possession of 1,341 empty bullet casings following an explosion in a community within the state.
The incident reportedly occurred in the Kaleri area of Jere Local Government Area, where residents experienced an explosion that raised immediate security concerns.
According to security sources, troops in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) quickly mobilised to the scene after receiving distress information about the blast.
During the follow-up operation, a suspect was apprehended and found with 1,341 empty casings of 12.7 x 99mm ammunition, as well as 47 ammunition boxes.
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Preliminary findings suggest that the recovered items may be linked to possible illegal diversion of military ammunition materials. Investigators also indicated that the suspect could be connected to a serving soldier at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, who is alleged to have removed warheads from live rounds and diverted the empty casings for illicit purposes.
The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue to determine the full extent of the alleged network and how the materials were obtained.
Security authorities have assured that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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