NSAN YAMMA joint task force have dismantled an illegal arms factory in Kebbi State, recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arresting two suspected gun makers allegedly supplying weapons to terrorist groups.
The operation, which the military said was based on credible intelligence, targeted a secluded compound allegedly used by the suspects to manufacture and stockpile firearms.The military said the raid formed part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics and curb the proliferation of illicit weapons across the North-West.Confirming the operation in a statement on Thursday, the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, said the troops acted on credible intelligence to dismantle the illegal arms.
Troops Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory in Kebbi, Recover Locally Made AK-47 RiflesTroops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dismantled an illegal arms factory in Kebbi State, recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arresting two suspected gun makers allegedly linked to the supply of weapons to terrorist groups.According to the military, the operation followed credible intelligence that led troops to a secluded compound reportedly used by the suspects for the manufacture and stockpiling of firearms.The raid is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and curb the proliferation of illegal weapons across Nigeria’s North-West region.Confirming the operation in a statement issued on Thursday, the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, said the troops acted on credible intelligence to successfully dismantle the illegal arms manufacturing facility.
The military added that the operation underscores its commitment to denying criminal and terrorist groups access to locally produced weapons while intensifying security operations aimed at restoring peace in the region.Convert the above information to news Here is a polished news report based on the information:Troops Bust Illegal Arms Factory in Kebbi, Arrest Two Suspected Gun MakersTroops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Kebbi State, recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arresting two suspected gun makers allegedly supplying weapons to terrorist groups.The operation, carried out on the strength of credible intelligence, targeted a secluded compound reportedly used by the suspects for the production and storage of illegal firearms.
According to the military, the raid forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist logistics networks and curb the proliferation of illicit weapons across the North-West region.Confirming the development in a statement issued on Thursday, the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, said troops successfully dismantled the illegal arms factory following actionable intelligence.He noted that the operation demonstrates the military’s commitment to denying terrorists and other criminal elements access to locally manufactured weapons, adding that efforts to track down illegal arms producers and improve security across the region will continue.
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