Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted suspected logistics couriers and recovered ammunition during operations carried out in parts of Kogi State.
The development was disclosed in a statement shared on April 20, 2026, on the official page of the Army.
According to the statement, the operation followed a series of intelligence-led efforts conducted over recent months aimed at disrupting supply routes linked to suspected terrorist activities within the state.
It was gathered that on March 29, troops deployed along the Jamata Owara Road in Lokoja Local Government Area intercepted a suspect riding a motorcycle allegedly modified with a concealed compartment used for transporting ammunition.
The Army said preliminary findings linked the suspect to known criminal elements, leading to further operations in the area.
In a related development, troops reportedly mounted a checkpoint along the Obajana–Kabba Road on April 20, where a Toyota bus conveying two suspects was intercepted.
It was further noted that the suspects, identified as Mallam Zubairu Abubakar and Adamu Abubakar Abdullahi, were arrested during the operation.
“A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 314 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and three AK-47 magazines concealed behind the driver’s seat,” the statement said.
Other items recovered from the suspects include mobile phones and identification documents.
The Army added that the suspects have been handed over to military intelligence authorities for further investigation.
It noted that the operations form part of ongoing efforts to disrupt movement and supply networks linked to insecurity within the area.
