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Troops Nab Gun Runner Hashimu Ahmad In Kaduna State

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August 5, 2024
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By ZAKAA LAZARUS, Abuja.

Troops of the Nigerian Army in an operations, arrested Mallam Hashimu Ahmad,  a notorious gun runner  in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The suspect was said to be on transit to deliver high caliber weapons to terrorists.
Troops also nabbed a truck conveying illegally refined Automated Gas Oil (AGO).
The troops also successfully  rescued kidnapped victims while on transit.
The suspect, was said to have been on the wanted list of the security agencies for supplying arms and ammunition to terrorists was captured while on transit to deliver sophisticated weapons, including one General Purpose Machine Gun, a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Launcher,  one RPG Bomb, 1,069 rounds of 7. 62mm (special) ammunition and one belt of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition.
The cache of arms and ammunition, as well as the vehicle used in conveying them, have fully recovered.
Similarly, in Delta State, troops acting on credible intelligence have intercepted a tanker truck laden with 15, 000 liters of substance suspected to be illegally refined  AGO at Ozoro, in Isoko North Local Government Area.
The troops have also taken the 2 suspects conveying the illegal product into custody for preliminary investigation, preparatory to handing over to appropriate  authorities for prosecution.
In Sokoto state, troops on patrol in the general area of Matalawa village of Isa Local Government Area have successfully rescued kidnap hostages who were  abducted and taken into the forest while on transit.
Responding to a distress call, the troops moved swiftly to the location, where they engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel, leading to the extrication of the hostages.
The rescued hostages have been reunited with their families.
The Nigerian Army remains committed to protecting the nation and dismantling all  criminal networks, inducing insecurity in the country. We, therefore, enjoin the public to support the troops by providing actionable information to enhance troops’ operations against terrorists and other criminal elements to ensure a safe and secure society.

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