Olusegun Ariyo
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, under Operation Fansan Yamma, have seized a large cache of firearms and ammunition in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, according to counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama.
Makama disclosed the incident on Tuesday via his verified X account, stating that the operation, which took place between January 26 and 27, was based on credible intelligence about suspected arms dealers operating from Niger Republic.
“The suspects were intercepted along the Kaura Namoda-Zurmi Road. The troops launched a covert operation to track the suspects, leading to a pursuit,” Makama revealed.
He added that the suspects attempted to escape by diverting their vehicle into the bush but were forced to abandon it after being engaged by troops.
“A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of two PKT machine guns, nine AK-47 rifles, 13 magazines, 171 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and nine rounds of PKT ammunition,” he disclosed.
While the suspects managed to flee, security forces are reportedly intensifying efforts to track and apprehend them.
