Soldiers Arrest Wanted Gunrunner In Kaduna

Troops have arrested a notorious gun runner who had been on the wanted list for delivering high caliber weapons to terrorists in Kaduna.

A statement by the Nigerian Army on its official X handle said the troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, intercepted Mallam Hashimu Ahmad at Saminaka in Lere local government area of the state.
The statement said Ahmad was captured while on transit to deliver sophisticated weapons.

Weapons were found in his possession including one General Purpose Machine Gun, a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Launcher, one RPG Bomb, 1,069 rounds of 7. 62mm (special) ammunition and one belt of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, cache of arms and ammunition.

In a related development, troops in Delta State acting on credible intelligence intercepted a tanker truck laden with 15, 000 liters of substance suspected to be illegally refined AGO at Ozoro, in Isoko North local government area.

The troops also took the two suspects conveying the illegal product into custody for preliminary investigation, “preparatory to handing over to appropriate prosecuting agency,”

In Sokoto State, troops on patrol in the general area of Matalawa village of Isa local government area rescued kidnap hostages who were abducted and taken into the forest while on transit.