Nigerian Army Corporal Arrested For Stealing Ammunition In Borno
Confidence UbaniMay 29, 20241 Mins read254 
The Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier identified as Corporal Francis Bako for allegedly stealing 602 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition in Borno State. Bako was apprehended by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Maiduguri.
According to military sources, counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama disclosed on social media that Bako was arrested at Kano Motor Park in Maiduguri following a tip-off. The soldier was reportedly en route to Kaduna when he was searched and found with the ammunition.
The soldier, who was from Mallam Fatori, was allegedly in possession of 602 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Corporal Bako has been handed over to army authorities and is currently in military custody for further investigation.
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