Troops Arrest Abia Driver Conveying 58 Military Helmets in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a civilian driver from Abia State for allegedly transporting 58 military helmets in a civilian vehicle from Abuja to Kaduna State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2026, by troops of 102 Guards Battalion deployed at Jere, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspect claimed to have been contracted as a driver to convey the military helmets from Abuja to Kaduna for an unidentified civilian.
The sources said the intended recipient was reportedly identified through a telephone number provided by the suspect.
The suspect and the recovered military helmets are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The circumstances surrounding the movement of the military equipment and the identity of the intended recipient are being investigated.
Troops continue to sustain security operations in the area to prevent the unauthorised movement of military equipment and other security-related materials.
