3 Foreigners Supplying Illegal Weapons Arrested In Sokoto -

Three foreign Nationals carrying out the illegal supply of arms and ammunition to bandits and other criminal groups threatening lives and property in the North West region of the country, have been apprehended by soldiers of the internal security operations in Sokoto State.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) spokesperson, Major General John Enenche revealed that the suspects were profiled as Nigeriens and were ambushed with arms found in their possession at Dantudu in Mailailai District of Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Weapons retrieved from the foreigners include six AK-47 rifles, three AK-47 rifle magazines and 2,415 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition smartly hidden away in various parts of their operational vehicle.

It was further gathered that the suspects are currently undergoing preliminary investigation in military custody, after which they would be handed over to the relevant prosecuting agency.

Spokesperson Eneche added;

“It, therefore, goes to show that some of the security challenges in the country have external influence. The suspects are currently in custody undergoing preliminary investigation before being handed over to the prosecuting agency.”

Illegal sales of arms and ammunition at the North-east region is a major challenge that has contributed to level of insecurity in the country.