Troops Intercept Major Ammunition Haul, Foil Suspected IED Supply Operation on Kaduna–Jos Highway
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have recorded a major breakthrough after intercepting a large cache of ammunition and suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components along the Kaduna–Jos highway.
The operation was carried out around 11:45 a.m. on April 16, 2026, near Boys Science Secondary School along the Manchok–Jos road in Kaduna State. Acting on heightened vigilance, troops stationed in Manchok, supported by a Special Forces Tactical Team, stopped and searched a navy-blue Opel Wagon with registration number NSR 154 TA (Kano), conveying seven passengers.
A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a significant cache of weapons and related materials concealed within. Recovered items included 569 rounds of 12.7mm anti-aircraft ammunition, several high-velocity warheads, and 189 empty shells of 7.62mm ammunition.
Troops also recovered multiple disused mobile phones, which are commonly identified as components used in the construction of remotely detonated IEDs.
During preliminary questioning, the driver, Khalifa Bawa, denied ownership of the items, claiming they were part of a waybill consignment handed over by an unidentified sender, with no verifiable details of the source or intended recipient.
All occupants of the vehicle have been taken into custody, alongside the recovered items, for further investigation. Security operatives have commenced efforts to trace the origin of the shipment and uncover the network behind the attempted movement of arms across state lines.
Military authorities described the interception as a significant disruption to terrorist logistics, reaffirming their commitment to dismantling supply chains and enhancing security within the region.
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