Troops arrest 15 suspects supplying arms, logistics to terrorists

Nigerian Army troops, in coordination with other security agencies, have apprehended 15 individuals suspected of providing arms and logistics to terrorists.

According to a statement released by the Nigerian Army on its official X handle, the arrests were made following actionable intelligence.

The statement also revealed that one additional suspected terrorist was neutralised during operations conducted across various locations.

In these operations, troops recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and logistical supplies, it said.

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The statement said, “On August 30, 2024, troops carried out a raid targeting terrorist gunrunners and logistics suppliers in Mararaba Donga and Manya village, located in the Donga and Takum local government areas of Taraba State.

“During the raid, five suspects were apprehended, and the following items were seized: 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.

“Additional items recovered included two extra AK-47 rifle magazines, one pistol holster, one magazine holster, one pair of handcuffs, three daggers, one police helmet, one axe, a point of sale (POS) machine, and ten mobile phones.

“In Yobe State, troops arrested three Boko Haram logistics suppliers at Jimbal Village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area.

“In Kaduna State, four terrorist gunrunners and logistics suppliers were arrested at Rijana village in Chikun Local Government Area.

“The operation led to the recovery of 30 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, three mobile phones, N100,000 worth of recharge cards, and N1,532,900.

“Additionally, troops neutralised a notorious kidnapper in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, who was part of a syndicate terrorising commuters in the Ubia community. The encounter resulted in the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one semi-automatic pump-action gun, and 18 live cartridges.”