Troops Recover Arms, Arrest Suspects in Swift Delta Operation
Troops of the Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force (South South), under Operation DELTA SAFE, have recorded significant operational success with the recovery of arms and the arrest of two suspected criminals in Delta State.
The operation, carried out in Ogidigben Community, Warri South West Local Government Area, followed reports of sporadic gunfire in the area.
In a statement, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, said the troops acted on credible intelligence and responded swiftly, leading to the recovery of four AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 106 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two knives, ten machetes, and four rain boots.
The suspects have since been taken into custody and are undergoing further investigation.
Commending the troops for their resilience and professionalism, the Commander, 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Moronfolu Abdulmoshood Shonibare, urged them to sustain the current operational tempo. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to denying criminal elements freedom of action within its area of responsibility.
The commander also issued a stern warning to individuals and groups involved in illegal arms possession or criminal activities to desist, stressing that efforts would be intensified to track down and apprehend offenders.
