By Ufoh Awele Anthony

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Anthony Ufoh

Soldiers and the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a drug-laden vehicle at Mutum Biyu in the Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State on Sunday, 14 September 2025.

According to a report by security and counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama on his verified X account @zagazOlaMakama (formerly Twitter), it was gathered that the operation followed credible intelligence from the NDLEA about a suspected Sienna vehicle which was conveying three occupants and the drugs.

He said, On arrival at the checkpoint, the suspects attempted to evade interrogation as the driver zoomed off. Troops immediately opened fire on the vehicle’s tyres, forcing it to divert into the bush along Garba Shede road.

“The occupants abandoned the vehicle and fled before troops arrived at the scene.

“A search conducted on the abandoned vehicle led to the recovery of large quantities of codeine and other illicit substances. Also recovered were military kits, including two pairs of woodland camouflage uniforms, a pair of boots, an anklet, and two green berets.

According to Makama, “The drugs and vehicle were handed over to the NDLEA, while the military kits remain in custody of the troops.”

Military authorities said investigations were ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects.