Nigerian Troops Recover Three Submachine Guns, Large Cache Of Ammunition In Delta Community

The Nigerian Army troops have reportedly uncovered an armoury containing significant cache of arms and ammunition at the residence of a suspected gun runner in Olota Community and adjoining communities of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State.

A statement made available on Thursday by the army said the operation was part of the efforts to eradicate illegal weapons in the South-South region of Nigerian.

The operation, according to the statement titled: “Troops burst gun runner armoury in Ughelli, recover large, cache of arms, ammunition,” was in response to actionable intelligence, which led to the troops raiding the identified armoury concealed in the residence of one Mr Kenneth, a notorious gun runner in the said community.

"A search of the armoury yielded one G3 Rifle, 853 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, and 19 rounds of 7.62mm special.

"The operation further extended to other adjoining locations within the community, resulting in the discovery of four G3 Rifles and magazines, one Pump Action Semi Automatic Gun, 3 Sub-Machine Guns (SMG) and Magazines, as well as 476 Live Cartridges.

"Additionally, the troops recovered 5 locally fabricated guns, a large plastic bag containing substance suspected to be cannabis sativa, and two Speed Boats with 75 Horsepower outboard engines. The troops also apprehended three suspects during the operation.

"The Nigerian Army remains resolute in sanitizing and mopping up illicit munitions in possession of criminal elements in the region, as it works tirelessly to maintain peace and security for all law-abiding citizens," the army said in the statement.