Officers of Nigeria Customs Service, Federal operation Unit, Zone B, on information patrol along Yauri, Zamare water side in Kebbi State, intercepted a truck loaded with locally-produced rice with some sacks concealed under the rice.
Confirming the report Public Relations Officer of Nigeria Customs Service, DC Joseph Attah said upon careful examination, the bags were found to contain 73 locally m-manufactured guns and 891 cartridges.
He said the three suspects were immediately arrested and were being detained while preliminary investigation was ongoing.
Controller of FOU, Zone B, Hamisu Albashir, described the feat as a signal to all those who might be planning to bring any harmful item(s) into the country through Zone B.
He called on members of the public, especially border community dwellers to provide credible information for effective border security.
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