Troops of Sector 7, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have disrupted a suspected arms trafficking syndicate and recovered seven illegal weapons during an intelligence-led operation in Kaduna State.
The Nigerian Army disclosed on Monday, July 13.
According to the Army, the operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of illicit arms from Jos, Plateau State, to Niger State.
It said troops conducted a targeted stop-and-search operation in the early hours of Monday at the Samaru Checkpoint in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
During the operation, troops intercepted an ash-coloured Mercedes-Benz and conducted a search of the vehicle.
The Army said three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and four submachine guns were recovered after they were found concealed in the vehicle.
It added that one suspect attempted to evade arrest and was shot while trying to escape.
The suspect was subsequently evacuated to the Sector 7 Medical Centre in Kafanchan, where he is receiving treatment.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the weapons were supplied by two suspected arms dealers based in Jos and were being transported to an intended recipient in Niger State,” the army said.
The military described the interception as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt arms proliferation and dismantle criminal networks threatening national security.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to working in synergy with other security agencies and law-abiding citizens to deny criminal elements freedom of action and ensure the safety of lives and property across the country.
“We therefore urge the public to continue supporting the security agencies with timely and credible information towards tracking all forms of criminality,” the army added.
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