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Bauchi State Police have intercepted a truck carrying N10 million worth of salt and arrested a fake soldier in a major security crackdown.
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According to Dailypost report, The trailer, loaded with 1,000 bags of iodized salt, was stopped in Alkeleri following a tip-off.
While the driver escaped, two conductors were arrested. In a separate operation, police caught a Nigerien national, Jibrin Ali, impersonating a soldier in Yankari Game Reserve—a known bandit hotspot. He resisted arrest but was overpowered by security forces.
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Police spokesman SP Ahmed Wakil confirmed the incidents, stating investigations are ongoing. CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu praised the officers’ vigilance, reaffirming the command’s commitment to fighting crime.
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