SAA event in Nigeria on Sat 14th March 2026

Troops arrest suspected local arms fabricator in Sokoto 

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected local arms fabricator during a raid operation in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:33 a.m. on March 14 by troops of 8 Division Garrison stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Tureta.

According to the sources, the troops conducted a targeted raid at Kamfanin Dayi village following intelligence reports about illegal weapons fabrication activities within the community.

During the operation, one suspect was apprehended while allegedly fabricating locally made pistols inside his residence.

Preliminary interrogation of the suspect reportedly revealed the involvement of another individual within the village who is also engaged in the production of illegal firearms.

The accomplice, however, was said to have fled before the arrival of the troops and is currently at large.