Nigeria security operatives at the Aminu Kano International Airport yesterday, 6th Saturday seized a large cache of Russian made war weapons, including spare parts for Hilux vans, destined for neighbouring Chad Republic.
The confiscated items were being transported in a Russian cargo plane – Antonov 224.
The plane and its crew were also arrested.
The cargo plane which on its way to Ndjamena, Chad but could not land there due to bad weather condition. Its pilot then sought for permission from the Nigerian Aviation Authority to land in Kano until the weather situation in Chad is suitable for take off.
As soon as the cargo plane landed, Nigeria security operatives asked for the manifest from the pilot for screening only to discover that the aircraft was carrying weapons of war. The aircraft with registration number AN 124-100-RAH 2038 has since being detained.
The Security agents have already begun investigation into the matter and are very much interested in knowing the owners of the arms cache.
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