Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing syndicate in Kebbi State, arresting two suspected gun manufacturers and recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles.
The operation, carried out on the strength of credible intelligence, targeted a secluded compound allegedly used by the suspects to manufacture and supply locally made firearms to terrorist groups operating in the state.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, troops conducted a carefully planned raid on the hideout, leading to the recovery of the weapons and the arrest of the two suspects.
The military said the operation was executed in collaboration with other security agencies, describing it as another major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics and dismantle criminal networks across the North-West.
It noted that the successful operation underscores the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation in curbing the proliferation of illicit arms and denying terrorists access to weapons used to perpetrate violence.
The suspects are currently in military custody undergoing preliminary interrogation, while investigations have commenced to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate, uncover their financiers and collaborators, and dismantle the entire illegal arms supply chain.
The Theatre Command commended the professionalism and commitment of the troops and partner security agencies involved in the operation.
It also appealed to residents of the North-West to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, stressing that public support remains crucial to ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal elements and improve security across the region.
