Soldiers seize arms in Rivers State raid
In a recent operation, the Nigerian Army announced the recovery of arms and ammunition from a hideout in Rivers State. Troops from Sector 4, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, led the raid based on credible intelligence. The operation targeted a suspected criminal enclave used for planning kidnappings and attacks. The Army highlighted the ongoing nature of their efforts to clear the area of criminal activities.
What happened
- The Nigerian Army recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid in Rivers State.
- The operation took place in the early hours of 23 July 2026 at Awara Community Waterside and along the Omoku–Ogbaku–Ndoni axis.
- Troops seized rifles and various rounds of ammunition from the suspected hideout.
- This marks the fourth successful seizure of illegal arms by troops within the last two weeks.
- The Army urged the public to support ongoing operations by providing credible information.
