…recovers several arms and ammunition
By FOLUSHO ALADE,ABUJA
Troops of Operation Accord operating in the North-West zone of the country have apprehended two suspected gun runners in Sokoto and Zamfara state respectively.
According to the latest report from the Defence Media Operations(DMO) of the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, several arms and ammunition were also recovered.
The report contained in a press release on Monday signed by MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE, Coordinator, Defence Media operations said the troops acting on credible intelligence on movement of suspected gun runners at Tangaza Town, arrested 2 suspects namely ABUBAKAR MOHAMMED from Bodinga Local Government Area and ANSI USMAN JANARE from Gohono village of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on the 8th of November 2020.
According to ENENCHE, items recovered from them include one Light Machine Gun, 4 AK47 rifle magazines, 586 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 100 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and one motorcycle.
The statement reads in full:
“ In continuation of aggressive clearance operation to stamp out banditry and sundry crimes in the country, troops of Operation ACCORD have recorded tremendous successes. Troops acting on credible intelligence on movement of suspected gun runners at Tangaza Town arrested 2 suspects . The suspects named Abubakar Mohammed from Bodinga Local Government Area and Ansi Usman Janare from Gohono village of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State were arrested yesterday 8 November 2020. Items recovered from them include one Light Machine Gun, 4 AK47 rifle magazines, 586 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 100 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and one motorcycle. The suspects are currently in custody for further action.
“ In another development on 8 November 2020, following credible intelligence that bandits were operating at Fegi Baza village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, troops swiftly mobilized to the area and made contact with armed bandits. After exchange of fire, the gallant troops overwhelmed the bandits thereby neutralizing 2 of them. Items recovered include one motorcycle, 4 magazines and 2 cell phones.
“ Relatedly, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI DAJI deployed at Dan-Ali village arrested one suspected bandits’ collaborator named Jamilu Usman at Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. The suspect is currently in custody for necessary action. The gallant troops have continued to dominate the general area with aggressive and confidence building patrols. Additionally, the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI have continued to dominate the air space with air patrols providing close air support for ground troops with Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance missions.
“The Military High Command congratulates the gallant troops for their dexterity and encourages them to remain resolute in the fight against enemies of our Nation”. The statement said.
