By KEMI KASUMU
The troops of the Nigerian Army operating around Sabo Birni border town of Sokoto State have neutralised three gunrunners and recovered weapons in the area.
Some of the recovered weapons in Sokoto border town on Tuesday 1 June, 2021.
Information about operation leading to the killing of the criminals, which happened on Tuesday 1 June 202, was contained in statement issued on Wednesday 2 June, 2021 by the Director of Army Public Relations,. Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima.
“This was made possible following a credible information of gunrunners moving weapons on foot from Niger Republic into Nigeria around 11pm,” the statement said.
It said, “The highly vigilant troops mounted a successful ambush along the suspected route close to Garin Naimaimai Village and neutralised the 3 gunrunners.
“Items recovered include RPG bombs and RPG chargers, machine gun, AK47 assault rifle and other accessories as well as different calibre of assorted ammunition.”
The Chief of Army Staff Major General Faruk Yahaya commended the efforts of the troops and urged them to sustain the operation in dominating all the illegal routes around the border areas with Niger Republic to frustrate any movement of weapons and ammunition into the country.
