Nigerian army say that troops has killed three gunrunners and recover some weapon in Sokoto border.
Army Public relation officer, General Mohammed Yerima who disclose the development in a statement, said that the three suspect were killed after they try to smuggled guns from Niger Republic to Nigeria on the 1st of June 2021.
Yerima said “Nigerian Army troops operating around Sabo Birni border town of Sokoto State neutralised 3 gunrunners and recovered weapons on 1 June 2021. This was made possible following a credible information of gunrunners moving weapons on foot from Niger Republic into Nigeria around 11pm. The highly vigilant troops mounted a successful ambush along the suspected route close to Garin Naimaimai Village and neutralised the 3 gunrunners. Items recovered include RPG bombs and RPG chargers, machine gun, AK47 assault rifle and other accessories as well as different calibre of assorted ammunition.”
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