Troops Of Operation Fansan Yamma Bust Illegal Arms Manufacturing Syndicate, Recover Weapons In Kebbi State
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded another significant operational success, dismantling a criminal syndicate involved in the manufacture and supply of locally fabricated firearms to terrorist groups operating in Kebbi State.
Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer
Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, on Thursday, confirmed the operational breakthrough in a statement made available to journalists.
He disclosed that acting on credible intelligence, the troops conducted a carefully planned operation on a secluded compound deliberately concealed by the suspects to evade security detection.
During a thorough search of the premises, troops recovered five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arrested two suspected arms manufacturers and suppliers.
The operation, conducted in close collaboration with other security agencies, highlights the growing effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation in ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics and degrade criminal networks across the North-West.
The successful raid represents another major step in Operation FANSAN YAMMA’s sustained campaign to curb the proliferation of illicit arms and deny terrorists access to weapons used to perpetrate violence.
The arrested suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary interrogation, while investigations have commenced to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate, uncover their financiers and collaborators, and dismantle the entire illegal arms supply network.
The Theatre Command commends the professionalism and commitment of the troops and partner security agencies involved in the operation.
It further urges residents of the North-West to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, as public cooperation remains vital to sustaining ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal elements and enhance security across the region.
