solomonbrown64:
...Now, this is getting serious...
Russia denying a registered plane carrying their own weapons......
let's see how this pawns out.

Security operatives at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in
the early hours of Saturday intercepted and impounded a suspicious
Russian-made Antonov cargo plane and its French-speaking crew.
A security source told THISDAY in Kano under condition of
anonymity that the plane, bound for the Chadian capital N'djamena,
was loaded with military hardware including AK- 47 rifles and two
helicopters. “I was at a duty post last [Friday] night; I was informed
by my boss immediately after the seizure of the plane loaded with
various categories of arms,” he said.

“Inside the plane, there were two helicopters apart from the military
hard wares and rifles loaded inside the plane. The plane is right now
parked within the airport under heavy security guard.”
The plane, according to a report by Reuters, was travelling from
Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic, to N'Djamena but
was forced to make an emergency landing in Kano because
N'Djamena airport was closed.

The Reuters report also said that after the five crew members were
detained, inspectors found two helicopters, a bullet-proof jeep and
boxes of what were suspected to be military hardware.

Confirming the seizure of the plane to THISDAY, the General
Manager Communication of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria
(FAAN), Yakubu Datti said, “The pilot sought for permission to land
at the airport following a technical problem with the aircraft."

Mr Datti declined to disclose the content of the aircraft, but said the
security agencies have since commenced investigations on the
issue.
Another intelligence source, who confirmed the incidence, said there
were on-going investigations, which included the use of diplomatic
channels to unravel the mission of the aircraft, its origin and
destination.

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

"Yes an aircraft was impounded,” he said. “We learnt of the arrest
and I have contacted the Commander on ground in Kano for further
findings. We will get back to you very soon as investigation is on-
going. We will surely get back to you when we have good
information for you.”

In another twist to the developing story, a source within the Office
of National Security Adviser (ONSA) has viewed the incident as an
American-orchestrated plan to scuttle the new growing
rapprochement between Nigeria and Russia.
"This is only propaganda as there is nothing like that (Russian
involvement) rather American container seized in Nigeria en route
Chad,” he alleged.

In the same vein, PRNigeria quoting a competent security sources
confirmed that the aircraft and crew were under protective custody
pending conclusion of the investigations.
The Russian embassy in Abuja did not immediately respond to a
request for comment.

However, what the shipment was meant for remains shrouded in
mystery, as Chad has in recent times been infamously linked to
insurgency plaguing Nigeria. Also, Chadian troops, albeit operating
under the auspices of an African Union peacekeepers, have been
drawn into Central African Republic's conflict since the rebel Muslim
Seleka seized the capital Bangui and ousted the former president
François Bozizé in 2013.

Descartes:
This is serious.
We shall get to the root of the matter

I stated it yesterday that US might be involved in this hide and seek game, but some posters her call me all unprintable names.

Now Moscow has denied their involvement in the dubious deal.

Am sure Nigeria is not going to be a pawn on the International Political Chessboard

Cognito ergo sum

Wisdom is a function of Humility y and indeed the Principle thing

henryobinna:
your s.tupi.dity has gone beyond repair..

all these foolish conspiracy theorists... they face anywhere the wind blows towards...

all4naija:
Why are you pointing accusing finger at USA? You are not consistent with your posts. You earlier said it is covert plan of diversion of Nigerian government getting arms and now that Russia rejects it you are taking stand to one of your previous statements. Please, you need to use your brain, you peasant!

solomonbrown64:
...Now, this is getting serious...
Russia denying a registered plane carrying their own weapons......
let's see how this pawns out.

all4naija:
Why are you pointing accusing finger at USA? You are not consistent with your posts. You earlier said it is covert plan of diversion of Nigerian government getting arms and now that Russia rejects it you are taking stand to one of your previous statements. Please, you need to use your brain, you peasant!

emirateprince:
We should release one of our atomic or nuclear warheads to Russia as a warning to them better still use them as a scape goat

b1327:
don't u knw russia do a lot of dirty deal dat even their government will not knw about it unless it was busted lik this 1. Those military hardware on aboard dat cargo plane I believe they are weapon bein use during w war 1 nd ii bein sold out illegally(blackmarket).a lot of country do buy it

Vivipop:
"...This is the third time since 2009 that planes loaded with arms would be arrested in Kano, our correspondent says.
The detained planes were later released after investigation". A golden opportunity for the FG to put a stop to this menace,I hope they will not sweep it under the carpet like they always do.

Obiagelli:
Egift could be right after all

ozoigbondu:
This is good news infact a blessing in disguise we have been trying to buy weapons but has met many blockades then God in his infinite kindness sent us a plane cargo full of russian weapons haba since everybody has denied the plane we should.send it to our soldiers. see how oluwa God bless us


Thank you father for this gift of weapons to fight the meance threatening our land

b1327:
I think u want 2 destroy nigeria

BackDatAssUp:


Antanov are operated commercially from Ukraine

Here is a link to the official Antanov site showing the contact address http://www.antonov.com/contacts

The Ukrainians and not the Russians operated this aircraft.

I can bet my last buck that the aircraft departed from somewhere in eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Hungry, Ukraine) and that it's original flight path would have been through Egypt but diplomatic pressure from Russia and Israel on getting the intel on the contents of this cargo forced the Egyptians to deny the cargo aircraft airspace clearance mid flight.
The aircraft was then forced to reroute through the Mediterranean into Algeria given that the Libyan air space is shut down for civilian purpose.

The crew was then desperate for refueling and was then forced to request entry into Nigeria for that same purpose.
Unknowing to them the Nigerian security outfits had been tipped off by the Russians and Israelis.

This is checkmate move from Putin on Obama.

ozoigbondu:
omo see plane oya send am to sambisa sheaku go see this one shout jesus is lord

Iroh88:
Oritsejafor and Ihejirika should know who it is the cargo belongs to.