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Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have arrested at least 15 individuals allegedly supplying arms and logistics to terrorists in Taraba, Kaduna, and Yobe States.
During the operations, arms and ammunition, point-of-sale machines, vehicles, and handcuffs were also recovered.
According to a statement on Monday on X, the Army said five of the suspects were arrested in Taraba State.
The service reported that troops recovered three AK-47 rifles, two fabricated rifles, two single-barrel guns, and two Dane guns, among other items, during the operation.
The statement read, “Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies and acting on credible intelligence, have successfully captured 15 terrorist gun runners and logistics suppliers and neutralised one in an encounter.
“On August 30, 2024, troops conducted a raid on terrorist gun runners and logistics suppliers at Mararaba Donga and Manya villages in Donga and Takum Local Government Areas of Taraba State.
“The operation, executed with precision, resulted in the arrest of five suspects. The troops recovered three AK-47 rifles, two fabricated rifles, two single-barrel guns, two Dane guns, one rifle butt, 61 rounds of 7.62 mm (special) ammunition, and eight live cartridges. Other items seized by the troops include two extra AK-47 rifle magazines, one pistol holster, one magazine holster, one pair of handcuffs, three daggers, one police helmet, one axe, one point of sale machine, and ten mobile phones.”
The Army also stated that in Yobe State, troops arrested three Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Jimbal Village of Tarmuwa Local Government Area.
“During preliminary investigations, the suspects revealed that they had been in the business for more than two years, evading security checks by collaborating with some local vigilantes in the area. Items recovered from the suspects include three vehicles, five motorcycles, a large quantity of motorcycle tyres, numerous spare parts, and a significant quantity of drugs. Troops also seized rolls of fabric used by terrorists to sew uniforms and the sum of N48,000.00,” the statement added.
The Army further reported that in another operation conducted in Kaduna State, four gun runners and logistics suppliers were arrested.
It stated, “In another operation in Kaduna State, troops arrested four terrorist gun runners and logistics suppliers in Rijana village in Chikun Local Government Area. Troops recovered 30 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition and three mobile phones from the suspects. The troops also found N100,000 worth of recharge cards and N1,532,900.00 in cash on the suspects.
“In a separate operation, troops deployed to Plateau State apprehended three wanted kidnap suspects in the Kabong community of Jos South Local Government Area. The troops recovered one fabricated pistol and a live cartridge from the suspects.”
In the South-South region, the Army said its troops conducted operations that led to the killing of a notorious kidnapper in Edo State.
“In another sting operation, vigilant troops deployed in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State neutralised a notorious kidnapper belonging to a syndicate that has been terrorising commuters around Ubia community. The troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one semi-automatic pump-action gun, and 18 live cartridges,” the Army said.
