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SAA event in Nigeria on Sun 17th May 2026

17th May 2026

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba Over Alleged Sale of 23 Rifles

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Taraba State over the alleged sale of 23 AK-47 rifles to a rogue vigilante leader.

Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 3:30 a.m. on May 17, 2026, during a joint intelligence-led operation conducted by troops of the 20 Model Battalion and operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency.

According to the sources, the operatives raided the suspect’s residence at Sabon Gida village in Gassol Local Government Area of the state following actionable intelligence.

The sources disclosed that preliminary findings linked the suspect to the supply of 23 AK-47 rifles to a suspected rogue vigilante commander operating within the area.

The suspect has since been taken into custody by the Defence Intelligence Agency for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Security authorities said efforts were ongoing to uncover the wider arms trafficking network connected to the suspect.

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