Police recover 210 rounds of ammunition on highway
The Nigeria Police have recovered 210 rounds of live ammunition that were abandoned along a major highway during a routine patrol operation. The discovery was made after officers noticed suspicious items by the roadside and secured the area before a full search was carried out.
According to police sources, the ammunition was believed to have been dumped by unknown persons who may have fled after noticing security presence in the area. The recovered rounds were carefully evacuated and taken into police custody for further forensic examination and investigation.
The police said investigations have commenced to trace the source of the ammunition and to identify those responsible for abandoning it on the highway. Security operatives are also working with intelligence units to determine whether the ammunition was intended for criminal activities in nearby communities.
Authorities reassured the public that there is no immediate threat to residents, stressing that security patrols have been intensified around the area. The police also urged members of the public to report any suspicious movements or items to the nearest security post for prompt action.
