Troops of the Nigerian Army, under 63 Brigade/Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have arrested a 13-member criminal gang and recovered 13 pump-action rifles during a coordinated operation in Oshimili North Local Council of Delta State. In a statement, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, said the arrests followed a series of follow-up operations after the initial raids. Further search operations in the area led to the recovery of eight additional pump-action rifles at Umuisiagba, bringing the total number of weapons seized to 13. “All suspects and recovered arms have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution,” the statement said. He reassured residents of Delta State and neighbouring communities of the brigade’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property.

Source: The Guardian January 05, 2026 11:22 UTC