Troops Nab Notorious Gunrunner, Recover Weapons In Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected notorious gunrunner, Mallam Hashimu Ahmad on transit to deliver high-caliber weapons to terrorists in Kaduna State.

In collaboration with other security agencies, the troops intercepted the suspect in Saminaka of Lere local government area of the state.

According to a statement by the Nigerian Army on its official X handle, Hashimu, who had been on the wanted list of the security agencies for supplying arms and ammunition to terrorists, was captured while in transit to deliver sophisticated weapons to terrorists.

The statement listed Items found in his possession as; 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, a cache of arms and ammunition, as well as the vehicle used in conveying them.

Similarly, acting on credible intelligence, troops in Delta State 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 of the State.

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

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

It was gathered that following a distress call, the troops moved swiftly to the location, where they engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel, leading to the rescue of the victims.

The statement said; “The rescued hostages have been reunited with their families”