Security operatives of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force South-South, under Operation Delta Safe, have arrested two suspected criminals and recovered four AK-47 rifles during a coordinated raid in Ogidigben Community, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
The successful operation followed reports of sporadic gunfire in the area, prompting swift military intervention.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade Nigerian Army, Asaba, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, with copies made available to journalists in Warri on Tuesday.
According to the statement, troops acted on credible intelligence and stormed the community, leading to the recovery of a cache of weapons and dangerous items.
Items seized during the operation include:
- Four AK-47 rifles
- Six magazines
- 106 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition
- Two knives
- Ten machetes
- Four pairs of rain boots
The army confirmed that the two arrested suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation.
Commending the troops for their bravery and professionalism, the Commander of 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Moronfolu Abdulmoshood Shonibare, urged personnel to sustain the momentum in ongoing operations across the region.
He also reassured residents of the military’s commitment to flushing out criminal elements and restoring peace in Delta communities.
General Shonibare warned individuals or groups involved in illegal possession of arms or criminal activities to desist, stressing that security forces would intensify efforts to track down offenders wherever they may be hiding.
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