Troops Arrest Two, Intercept AK-47 Rifles in Delta Community Raid

Troops of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have confiscated four AK-47 rifles from suspected criminals during an operation at Ogidigben Community in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

The operation also led to the arrest of two suspects.

The operational successes were contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Asaba, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau. Copies were made available to journalists in Warri on Tuesday.

According to the statement, “The operation was conducted following reports of sporadic shooting in the community.”

“Acting on credible intelligence, the troops responded swiftly and confiscated four AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 106 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two knives, 10 machetes, and four pairs of rain boots.”

The Army spokesman disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation.

The Commander, 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Moronfolu Abdulmoshood Shonibare, while appreciating the troops for their resilience, charged them to sustain the operational tempo.

He reassured the public of the brigade’s unwavering commitment to denying criminal elements freedom of action.

He also warned that “any individuals or groups harbouring arms or engaging in criminal activities should rethink,” as efforts would be intensified to track them down.