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Nigerian troops bust illegal arms factory, recover five AK-47 rifles in Kebbi

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Nigerian troops dismantled an illegal arms factory in Kebbi State, recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arresting two suspects.
  • The operation, based on credible intelligence, is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics and curb illicit weapons proliferation in the North-West.
  • The suspects are undergoing interrogation, with investigations underway to identify and arrest other members of the syndicate.

Troops in Nigeria's Kebbi State have dismantled an illegal arms factory, seizing five locally made AK-47 rifles and apprehending two individuals suspected of manufacturing and supplying weapons to terrorist groups. The operation, conducted by Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, was a direct result of credible intelligence.

Acting on credible intelligence, the troops conducted a carefully planned operation on a secluded compound deliberately concealed by the suspects to evade security detection. During a thorough search of the premises, troops recovered five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arrested two suspected arms manufacturers and suppliers.

— Lt. Col. Aliyu DanjaMedia Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, confirming the operation and its findings.

The military described the raid as a significant breakthrough in disrupting terrorist supply chains and combating the spread of illegal firearms across the North-West region. The factory was reportedly located in a secluded compound, deliberately hidden to avoid detection.

The operation, conducted in close collaboration with other security agencies, highlights the growing effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation in ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics and degrade criminal networks across the North-West.

— Lt. Col. Aliyu DanjaDescribing the significance of the operation and inter-agency collaboration.

Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, confirmed the operation, emphasizing the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation. He stated that the arrested suspects are in military custody for preliminary interrogation. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other syndicate members, including financiers and collaborators, aiming to dismantle the entire illegal arms network.

Investigations have commenced to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate, uncover their financiers and collaborators, and dismantle the entire illegal arms supply network.

— Lt. Col. Aliyu DanjaOutlining the next steps in the investigation.

The Theatre Command commended the troops and partner security agencies for their success and urged the public to continue providing timely and credible intelligence. Operation FANSAN YAMMA has recently intensified its efforts against banditry, terrorism, and other violent crimes in the North-West.

Public cooperation remains vital to sustaining ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal elements and enhance security across the region.

— Theatre CommandUrging continued public support for security agencies.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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