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SAA event in Nigeria on Sat 9th May 2026

9th May 2026

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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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