FG impounds Russian plane with arms in Kano

Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade

The military has placed under protective custody, a large cargo of arms and ammunition that was intercepted at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Saturday.

The arms which were said to have originated from Russia, were being flown to Ndjamena, the capital of Chad, but the plane landed in Kano and was promptly seized by the military.

A security source said investigation has commenced into the source of the cargo and content, adding that the arms have been placed under protective custody pending the conclusion of the probe.

The source said, “The military has already launched an investigation into how the aircraft found its way to Kano, the origin of the weapons, the destination and other important details surrounding the shipment.”

The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade could not be reached for comments as calls to his phone indicated that it was not available.

The military has placed under protective custody, a large cargo of arms and ammunition that was intercepted at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Saturday.

The arms which were said to have originated from Russia, were being flown to Ndjamena, the capital of Chad, but the plane landed in Kano and was promptly seized by the military.

A security source said investigation has commenced into the source of the cargo and content, adding that the arms have been placed under protective custody pending the conclusion of the probe.

The source said, “The military has already launched an investigation into how the aircraft found its way to Kano, the origin of the weapons, the destination and other important details surrounding the shipment.”

The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade could not be reached for comments as calls to his phone indicated that it was not available.