Agency intercepts truck loaded with 661 pump action rifles
The truck carrying 661 pieces of pump action rifles was intercepted at the Apapa-Mile 2 area of Lagos
Seized rifles
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There were 49 boxes containing 661 pieces of Pump Action Rifles lining the large container, Customs officials say.
The truck was intercepted at the Apapa-Mile 2 axis of the nation's commercial capital.
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According to Col. Hameed Ali, who is the Comptroller General of Customs, investigations are ongoing.
Col Ali added that some suspects have been arrested.
Nigeria is battling small arms proliferation in the Niger Delta and in the North East of Nigeria where militants and insurgents have been wreaking havoc.
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