Security Agencies Investigate Impounded Antonov Aircraft in Kano

An intelligence source has said investigation is ongoing into the intercepted and impounded suspicious Russian-made Antonov aircraft with a chopper tucked in it at Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano Nigeria.
The source said the government’s action includes using diplomatic means to unravel the mission of the aircraft, its origin and destination.

Responding to THISDAY inquiry, a top military personnel said that all necessary investigations are being carried out to ascertain those behind the impounded aircraft and its contents.

Security operatives at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport said the seized plane was loaded with arms bound for N'djamena, capital of the Republic of Chad.

The aircraft with registration number AN 124100 RA 82038 departed from Bangui in Central African Republic, and was said to have landed in Kano after a technical problem encountered while airborne.

A security source told THISDAY in Kano under condition of anonymity that the plane loaded with various types of arms including AK- 47 rifles, military hardware and two helicopter inside the plane.

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An intelligence source has said investigation is ongoing into the intercepted and impounded suspicious Russian-made Antonov aircraft with a chopper tucked in it at Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano Nigeria.

The source said the government’s action includes using diplomatic means to unravel the mission of the aircraft, its origin and destination.

Responding to THISDAY inquiry, a top military personnel said that all necessary investigations are being carried out to ascertain those behind the impounded aircraft and its contents.

Security operatives at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport said the seized plane was loaded with arms bound for N'djamena, capital of the Republic of Chad.

The aircraft with registration number AN 124100 RA 82038 departed from Bangui in Central African Republic, and was said to have landed in Kano after a technical problem encountered while airborne.

A security source told THISDAY in Kano under condition of anonymity that the plane loaded with various types of arms including AK- 47 rifles, military hardware and two helicopter inside the plane.

Source: ThisDAy