Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dismantled a suspected illegal arms manufacturing syndicate involved in producing and supplying locally fabricated firearms to terrorist groups operating in Kebbi State.
The operation, which followed credible intelligence, led to the arrest of two suspected arms manufacturers and the recovery of five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles.
This was contained in a statement by the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Aliyu Danja, on Thursday night.
According to the statement, the troops carried out a carefully planned raid on a secluded compound allegedly used by the suspects to manufacture weapons while concealing their activities from security agencies.
It was gathered that the operation resulted in the recovery of the firearms, which the military said were intended for supply to terrorist groups operating within the North-West.
The operation was conducted in collaboration with other security agencies, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation in disrupting terrorist logistics and criminal networks across the region.
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The military described the raid as another significant step in Operation FANSAN YAMMA’s campaign to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms and deny terrorists access to weapons used in carrying out attacks.
The arrested suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary interrogation.
Investigations have also commenced to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate, as well as uncover their financiers, collaborators and the wider network involved in the illegal manufacture and supply of arms.
The Theatre Command commended the professionalism and dedication 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 critical to ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal elements and improve security across the region.
