A Nigerian soldier was arrested on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Borno Express Terminal in Maiduguri for unlawful possession of ammunition.
A Nigerian soldier was arrested on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Borno Express Terminal in Maiduguri for unlawful possession of ammunition. According to a military source who spoke to SaharaReporters, the Military Police K9 Team discovered 350 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition concealed in a sack during a routine search operation at approximately 9:45 a.m.
A memo noted, “At about 310945A Jul 25, the above named soldier was arrested by Mp K9 Team on routine search Op at Borno Express Terminal in Maiduguri for unlawful possession of quantity 350 Rounds of 7.62 mm SP ammunition concealed inside a sack bag.”
Preliminary investigation identified the soldier as a member of 134 SF Battalion. He had been granted an 18-day welfare pass from Maiduguri to Kaduna, effective from July 31 to August 17.
“The soldier is currently in custody while the investigation is ongoing,” the memo added.
This marks a repeated breach, as another soldier was arrested at the same terminal in January 2025 with 89 rounds of ammunition.