The troops of the Nigerian Army operating around Sabo Birni border town of Sokoto State have neutralized 3 gunrunners and recovered weapons.
In the incident which took place on 1 June 2021, the troops recovered items including RPG bombs and RPG chargers, machine gun, AK47 assault rifle and other accessories as well as the different calibre of assorted ammunition.
A statement by the army spokesperson said it was made possible following credible information of gunrunners moving weapons on foot from the Niger Republic into Nigeria around 11 pm.
The highly vigilant troops mounted a successful ambush along the suspected route close to Garin Naimaimai Village and neutralized the 3 gunrunners according to the statement.
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya has commended the efforts of the troops and urged them to sustain operations, dominating all the illegal routes around the border areas with the Niger Republic to frustrate any movement of weapons and ammunition into the country.
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