Soldiers arrest three suspected arms dealers, recover weapons in Abia

Troops of the 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Eastern Sanity II, have arrested three suspected arms dealers in Abia State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Sunday in Arochukwu Local Government Area, also resulted in the recovery of weapons and ammunition.

The security operation is part of the Nigerian Army's ongoing efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal arms and enhance security across the state. According to Mazinho Attah, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 14 Brigade, the troops conducted a cordon-and-search operation based on credible intelligence reports about arms and ammunition within the community.

During the operation, suspects Francis Ifere, Oso Kalu, and Ifere Oti were apprehended. Recovered items include seven locally fabricated dane guns, twenty-two live cartridges, and one motorcycle believed to be connected to their activities. Additionally, a bus belonging to a suspect identified as Stephen Kalu, who fled the scene, was impounded.

The 14 Brigade Headquarters reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive security operations in collaboration with other agencies to ensure lasting peace and security in Abia State. The military described the operation as a significant success in its campaign against criminality and illegal arms proliferation in the South-East region.

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troops of 14 Brigade Garrison and 14 Military Intelligence Regiment, in collaboration with other security agencies, conducted a cordon-and-search operation at Amaetiti Iheshiowa community in Arochukwu LGA.