The series of photos circulating on social
media and some online news sites of a
massive amount of ammunition and guns
being transported in a casket have been
found to be false. SaharaReporters learned that
these photos were actually taken from a training
exercise in 2012.
media and some online news sites of a
massive amount of ammunition and guns
being transported in a casket have been
found to be false. SaharaReporters learned that
these photos were actually taken from a training
exercise in 2012.
Speaking with SaharaReporters, the Acting
Spokesman for the Army, Colonel SK Usman,
stated that “the photos taken were from a
training exercise held in 2012” and that “it is
normal to have other security agencies
represented in all Internal Security trainings at
schools or in barracks by army units.”
Spokesman for the Army, Colonel SK Usman,
stated that “the photos taken were from a
training exercise held in 2012” and that “it is
normal to have other security agencies
represented in all Internal Security trainings at
schools or in barracks by army units.”
The images depict a massive amount of
weaponry and ammunition allegedly concealed in
a casket. Online media stated that an army unit
had intercepted an arms trafficking syndicate
travelling between Ondo and Lagos States.
weaponry and ammunition allegedly concealed in
a casket. Online media stated that an army unit
had intercepted an arms trafficking syndicate
travelling between Ondo and Lagos States.
The photos also show some individuals allegedly
surrendering to security forces, which were
believed to be criminals associated with the gun
running operation.
surrendering to security forces, which were
believed to be criminals associated with the gun
running operation.
Sahara reporters.
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