Villagers intercept suspected explosive-laden vehicle in Jigawa

A conveyance suspected to beryllium conveying explosive materials has been intercepted by residents astatine Gada country connected the outskirts of Kazaure municipality successful Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The incidental was disclosed successful a station connected X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and information expert focused connected the Lake Chad region.

Makama said that the incidental occurred astatine astir 1:00 a.m. connected April 10.

According to the report, sources narrated that the vehicle, a Volkswagen Golf, was loaded with items suspected to beryllium explosive materials erstwhile it was intercepted by vigilant members of the community.

The occupants of the conveyance reportedly fled the country upon being confronted, abandoning some the conveyance and the suspected consignment.

The sources said the conveyance and the recovered items were subsequently evacuated and handed implicit to information agents for further investigation.

They added that efforts were ongoing to way down the fleeing suspects and find the quality of the recovered materials.

Villagers intercept suspected explosive-laden conveyance successful Jigawa