The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri, Borno State, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, have arrested a soldier, Corporal Francis Bako, for allegedly stealing ammunition.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region, that he was arrested by military intelligence at Kano Motor Park in Maiduguri, following a tip-off.
The source said that the soldier, who was from Mallam Fatori, was heading to Kaduna, before he was accosted and found in possession of 602 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The soldier is currently in the custody of the military for further action.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
