Troops of the 37 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Demonstration Battalion have arrested three suspected terrorists and gunrunners in Kaduna State, seizing a large cache of arms and ammunition.
The arrest, made on Thursday during a fighting patrol based on credible intelligence, took place along the Kauya–Old Afaka–Sabon Birni Road in Igabi Local Government Area.
The suspects — Yakubu Jibril (45), Abubakar Yahaya (45), and Isiya Sani (30) — were intercepted while driving a black Golf 4 vehicle with registration number YAB 385 K7 (Abuja). A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of:
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Nine (9) AK-47 rifles
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389 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition
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54 rounds of 5.56 x 45mm (NATO) ammunition
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17 magazines
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One magazine carrier
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Four mobile phones
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One machete
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Assorted charms
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One MTN Wi-Fi modem
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Suspected illicit substances
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Tyre cold patch materials
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Cash sum of ₦365,600
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further interrogation and investigation.
