Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, have intercepted five suspects conveying about N37 million in cash under suspicious circumstances.
According to Zagazola Makama a counter insurgency analyst, sources revealed that the suspects were apprehended while travelling in a red Golf wagon with registration number MNG 463 XA en route to Magumeri.
The sources disclosed that the vehicle was stopped at a checkpoint by troops on routine security duty, leading to the discovery of the large sum of money concealed inside a “Ghana must go” bag and a sack.
Preliminary investigation indicated that the two women and three men initially claimed they did not know the total amount in their possession, but later alleged that the cash was meant for distribution to beneficiaries of a non-governmental organisation.
The troops also recovered about 10 assorted mobile phones from the suspects during the search.
The sources said the suspects, along with the recovered cash and exhibits, would be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.
Security officials reiterated their commitment to tightening surveillance across operational areas to prevent movement of illicit funds and other items that could aid criminal or insurgent activities.
