https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18hYL6UQSQ/On June 14, 2026, a vehicle en route from Benue State to Kwara State,along the Okene-Lokoja highway, reportedly under the guise of attending a burial, was stopped by soldiers during a routine security check. Soldiers discovered weapons and ammunition hidden in the vehicle. The occupants were detained, and an investigation is ongoing.*Other Recent Interceptions in the Region*· In Plateau State (June 14): Troops arrested a dismissed police inspector for gunrunning. Recovered: 2 pistols, 167 rounds of 9mm ammo, and other items like pepper spray and a police tag .· In Zamfara State (June 5): Troops arrested a suspect and recovered over 1,000 rounds of ammunition concealed in a sack of millet, plus a pistol .· In Benue State (June 2): Customs intercepted 550 pump-action gun cartridges at Adikpo Junction, which were heading to Taraba State .Broader ContextThis aligns with a wider crackdown across the North-Central zone (Benue, Kwara, Kogi, etc.). Just last month, police arrested 33 suspects linked to terrorism and arms trafficking in Kwara and Kogi, recovering AK-47s and even an anti-aircraft launcher .Why the Checks Are HeightenedThe Abuja-Lokoja highway has been a recent hotspot, including a May 2026 attack where gunmen killed a Major General and abducted his wife . This explains the strict military checkpoints, as troops are actively trying to disrupt weapons supplies to bandits and terrorists .Stay safe, and always cooperate with security checkpoints.May God Almighty protect us, expose every evil plan, and grant peace and security to our land.May He shield Nigeria. 🇳🇬