In a disturbing development, a 25-year-old Nigerian soldier has been apprehended in Kaduna State for allegedly smuggling ammunition suspected to have been diverted from frontline operations. The soldier, whose identity is currently withheld pending investigation, was arrested during a routine security check.
Preliminary findings suggest that the ammunition was intended for illegal sale, a grave act of betrayal against the Nigerian Armed Forces and the nation’s ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
This incident has drawn strong reactions from military authorities, who reiterated the need for unwavering discipline, integrity, and patriotism among personnel. Smuggling arms, especially from operational zones, not only undermines national security but puts the lives of fellow soldiers and civilians at grave risk.
The Nigerian Army continues to invest in the welfare, training, and morale of its personnel, and calls on all members to reciprocate by maintaining professionalism and loyalty to the service and the Nigerian people.
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