Nigerian Terrorists Acquired Military Gun Truck from Libya for ₦28.5 Million, Tinubu Administration Reveals in Court
In a shocking revelation, the Nigerian government disclosed to a Federal High Court how terrorist groups operating in the country acquired a military-grade gun truck from Libya for ₦28.5 million. This disclosure was made as part of ongoing efforts by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to combat terrorism and investigate the sources of weapons used by insurgent groups.
During a hearing in Abuja, government representatives provided detailed intelligence, tracing the origin of the gun truck to the war-torn North African nation of Libya, a region known for its influx of arms following the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011. According to the court submission, the transaction was facilitated through a network of arms dealers, highlighting the cross-border nature of arms trafficking that has continued to fuel insecurity in the Sahel region.
The government stated that the acquisition underscores the financial resources available to terrorist groups, which continue to pose significant threats to Nigeria’s national security. The Attorney General’s office emphasized that this revelation is part of a broader strategy to clamp down on illicit arms trade, strengthen border controls, and disrupt the financial networks of terror organizations.
“This case serves as a grim reminder of the need for collective international action to curb arms proliferation and address the root causes of terrorism,” a government official remarked during the proceedings. The Tinubu administration reaffirmed its commitment to working with regional and global partners to secure Nigeria’s borders and dismantle the operational capacity of insurgent groups.
The development has sparked widespread concern and calls for accelerated efforts to address the security challenges plaguing the nation. Analysts have urged the government to intensify intelligence gathering, collaboration with neighboring countries, and investment in counterterrorism initiatives to curb the flow of weapons and dismantle terror networks operating within Nigeria and the broader Sahel region.
