Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 in Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
The suspects were reportedly apprehended while actively engaged in fabricating weapons at the site.
Items recovered during the raid include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer, and a toolbox, among other equipment used for weapon production.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Sources added that troops have intensified efforts to clamp down on the proliferation of illegally manufactured arms in the area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and strengthen security across the state.
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a man, Taye Kasali, over the alleged murder…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, is helping to…
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched a nationwide registration and authentication system for SIM-enabled…
Motorists in Ilorin, Kwara State, have been advised to avoid a section of Ibrahim Taiwo…
Canada has introduced a temporary policy allowing certain foreign workers already in the country to…
Four legal actions challenging the 2027 governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress candidate in…
This website uses cookies.