Army detains suspects and seizes weapons in Kaduna and Abia
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected criminals during separate operations in Kaduna and Abia states. The Army, in a statement shared on its official social media accounts, detailed the arrests and recovery of arms, ammunition, and other items. Ibrahim Adamu and Ifeanyi Ezebuiro were named as the suspects apprehended in these operations. The Army emphasized its ongoing efforts to combat criminal activity and ensure public safety.
What we know
- Troops of 2 Battalion arrested 32-year-old Ibrahim Adamu at Damari in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on May 8, 2026.
- Items recovered from Ibrahim Adamu included an AK-47 magazine, three mobile phones, Indian hemp, and other items.
- Preliminary checks on his phone revealed photos of him in military camouflage with a PKT machine gun and other suspected bandits.
- In a separate operation, 22-year-old Ifeanyi Ezebuiro was arrested at Umuoriehe village in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State on May 9, 2026, with a foreign-made Ruger pistol.
- Both suspects and the recovered items remain in military custody for further investigation.
