Troops Raid Illegal Arms Factory in Kebbi, Arrest Two Suspects and Seize Five Homemade Rifles
Troops of Sector 2 under Operation FANSAN YAMMA raided a secluded compound in Kebbi State. They recovered five locally fabricated AK-47–style rifles and arrested two suspects believed to be manufacturing and supplying weapons. The intelligence-led operation targeted a syndicate supplying firearms to terrorist and bandit groups across the North-West. It was carried out in collaboration with other security agencies, underscoring growing inter-agency cooperation in counter-terrorism and anti-banditry efforts. Military authorities described the operation as a significant blow to criminal networks behind the illicit arms trade. The arrested suspects are now in custody, providing intelligence on financiers and the distribution network. Follow-up operations are under way to apprehend fleeing members and dismantle remaining links.
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