- Ten suspects have been arrested and charged to court by the Federal government in connection with the N4 billion in illicit firearms and ammunition brought into the country
- Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court will hear the case today as the defendants are also charged with forgery and terrorism-related crimes
- This came after a 40-foot container filled with 844 rifles and 112,500 rounds of ammunition was concealed among everyday items imported into the country and discovered by the Customs
FG drags 10 individuals to court over link in major arms deal.
Photo credit: Federal High Court of NigeriaSource: Facebook10 sued by FG in major arms deal Investigation has been concluded on the matter. Ten suspects were arrested, while others are at large. The suspects will be taken to court on Monday. The case is before Justice Emeka Nwite in Abuja.
- Ali Ofoma;
- Okechukwu Charles;
- Kingsley Chinasa;
- Oroghodo Maxwell;
- Akinkuade Segun;
- Augustine Elechi;
- Osumini Kennedy;
- Ajala Ojo;
- Faboro Oluwatimilehin and
- Tolulope Ogundepo.
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