Browsing Tag
Arms Trafficking
10 posts
Kwara Police Arrest Man Attempting to Buy AK-47 for Kidnapping Operations
Kwara State police arrested Sanda Aliyu for attempting to purchase an AK-47 for N1.6 million to advance his status within a kidnapping gang.
Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts 399 Rifles at Tin Can Island Port
The Nigeria Customs Service discovered 399 assembled Jojef rifles and numerous parts hidden in a container at the Tin Can Island Port, prompting an increase in border security.
Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Rifles and Cannabis Products at Lagos Port
Nigeria Customs Service officials have seized concealed pump-action rifles and over N373 million worth of cannabis-infused snacks at TinCan Island Port, leading to two arrests.
Nigeria Customs intercepts rifle parts and ₦373.8m in cannabis at Tincan Port
Nigeria Customs officials at Tincan Port seized disassembled pump-action rifles and over ₦373 million in cannabis-infused products, leading to two arrests.
Nigeria eliminates over 2,800 illegal weapons as government intensifies crackdown on arms trafficking
The Nigerian government has destroyed 2,809 illegal weapons in an effort to curb rising insecurity, with officials vowing to dismantle trafficking networks through enhanced intelligence and inter-agency cooperation.
Nigerian Army Dismantles Weapons Smuggling Network in Kaduna
Military personnel intercepted an arms shipment in Kaduna State, seizing several firearms and wounding a suspect during the operation.
Katsina Police Successfully Prosecute Two for Terrorism and Arms Trafficking
Two individuals have been sentenced to prison in Katsina State following a police investigation that uncovered a major cache of illegal firearms and ammunition.
Military forces shut down illegal gun factory and seize rifles in Kebbi
Military forces in Kebbi State dismantled an illegal weapons manufacturing site, arresting two suspects and seizing five locally produced AK-47 rifles.
Two NSCDC Officers and Correctional Official Detained for Alleged Weapon Trafficking
Military forces have apprehended two NSCDC officials and one prison officer accused of supplying weapons to criminals in South East Nigeria following intelligence-led operations.
Sokoto High Court hands down death sentences for terrorism and arms smuggling
A Sokoto High Court has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death for their roles in terrorism and illegal arms trafficking.