By Adetokunbo FAKEYE
Nigerian Army troops in an operation to eradicate illegal weapons in the South South Region, uncovered an armoury containing significant cache of arms and ammunition at the residence of a gun runner in Olota Community and adjoining communities of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State.
The army troops in response to actionable intelligence, raided the identified armoury concealed in the residence of one Mr Kenneth, a notorious gun runner in the said community.
According to intelligence report, search conducted in the armoury yielded recovery of one G3 Rifle, 853 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, and 19 rounds of 7.62mm special.
The operation, which was extended to other adjoining locations within the community, resulted to 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 said, it remains resolute in sanitizing and mopping up illicit ammunition in possession of criminal elements in the region, and is working tirelessly to maintain peace and security for all law-abiding citizens.
