The Nigerian Army has disrupted a suspected arms trafficking syndicate and recovered a cache of illegal weapons during an intelligence-led operation in Kaduna State.
This development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele.
Troops of Sector 7, Operation ENDURING PEACE, carried out the operation in the early hours of Monday following credible intelligence on the movement of illicit weapons from Jos, Plateau State, to Niger State, the statement noted.
The troops intercepted an ash-coloured Mercedes-Benz at the Samaru Checkpoint in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area during a targeted stop-and-search exercise.
A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and four submachine guns (SMGs) carefully concealed inside the car.
The Army disclosed that one suspect attempted to escape arrest during the operation but was shot while trying to flee. He was immediately evacuated to the Sector 7 Medical Centre in Kafanchan, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the weapons were allegedly supplied by two suspected arms dealers based in Jos and were being transported to an intended recipient in Niger State.
The successful operation, according to the Nigerian Army, highlights its determination to stem the proliferation of illegal arms and dismantle criminal networks threatening the nation’s security.
The Army reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with other security agencies and law-abiding citizens to deny criminal elements the freedom to operate.
It also appealed to members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible intelligence to aid the fight against criminality and enhance the safety of lives and property across the country.
A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and four submachine guns (SMGs) carefully concealed inside the car.
The Army disclosed that one suspect attempted to escape arrest during the operation but was shot while trying to flee. He was immediately evacuated to the Sector 7 Medical Centre in Kafanchan, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the weapons were allegedly supplied by two suspected arms dealers based in Jos and were being transported to an intended recipient in Niger State.
The successful operation, according to the Nigerian Army, highlights its determination to stem the proliferation of illegal arms and dismantle criminal networks threatening the nation’s security.
The Army reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with other security agencies and law-abiding citizens to deny criminal elements the freedom to operate.
It also appealed to members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible intelligence to aid the fight against criminality and enhance the safety of lives and property across the country.
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