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SAA event in Nigeria on Sat 9th May 2026
9th May 2026
Troops Arrest Suspect with Firearm in Abia Community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 145 Battalion (Rear), deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Umuahia under Operation UDO KA, have arrested a suspect found in possession of a foreign-made firearm in Umuoriehe, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 9, 2026, following a distress call from the village head of Umuoriehe.
Acting on the report, troops swiftly mobilised to the location and apprehended the suspect.
A foreign-made Ruger pistol was recovered from him during the operation.
The suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in military custody for further investigation and subsequent action, the sources added.
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