Soldiers recover weapons in Rivers hideout raid

The Nigerian Army has successfully recovered a cache of arms and ammunition following a precision intelligence-led operation in Rivers State. Troops targeted a suspected criminal hideout in Awara Community Waterside, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, along the Omoku–Ogbaku–Ndoni axis.

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The operation, conducted in the early hours of 23 July 2026, targeted a suspected criminal hideout at Awara Community Waterside in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area and along the Omoku–Ogbaku–Ndoni axis of Rivers State.

The operation, conducted on July 23, 2026, aimed to disrupt criminal activities, including kidnappings and attacks on security personnel and civilians. Soldiers seized one Lee-Enfield MK I rifle, one G3 rifle, 116 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

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Acting on credible intelligence, the troops raided the forest enclave believed to have been used by criminal elements as a staging base for planning kidnappings and launching attacks against security personnel and innocent citizens.

This seizure marks the fourth successful recovery of illegal arms and ammunition by troops within the past two weeks. The Nigerian Army highlighted the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations and the synergy with security agencies and the public. They encouraged continued public support through timely information to ensure enduring peace and stability in the South-East and the nation.

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This further demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations and the growing synergy between the Nigerian Army, sister security agencies and patriotic members of the public.