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Kwara: Troops Decimate Arms Courier, Recovery 5 Ak-47 rifles, 3 magazines
The troops of Kwara (Reporter Core) of 22 armored brigades, who operate under the Operation Park Strike V listed at the base of patrol bukungi neutralized a courier of the weapons and recovered a cache of weapons during a shooting control over the road of the -gbugbu share in the local government area of the Kwara State. The operation, conducted on Thursday 25 September 2025, followed the credible intelligence on the movement of weapons.
By acting on credible information, the troops intercepted a Volkswagen Golf 3 vehicle with Bayelsa Sag-133 XA recording number. The driver attempted to escape but was quickly neutralized by the vigilant troops. In-depth research of the vehicle led to the recovery of 5 AK-47 rifles and 3 magazines hidden in a coal bag.
According to captain Stephen Nwankwo, deputy director of acting, armored brigade for public relations of army 22 in a press declaration on Friday, the troops had previously been notified of the Bernin Gwari Corriere movement, in the state of Kaduna, which allowed them to trace him and intercept him at about 8:30 am.
He praised the gallant troops, the commander 22 armored brigade, the brigade general Ezra Barkins, praised their resilience and professionalism. He urged them to support the momentum and reaffirmed the determination of the brigade to deny the criminal elements any freedom of action within his area of responsibility.
Brigadier general Barkins further reassured residents respectful of the law of Kwara’s state and adjacent communities that have nothing to fear, since troops will continue to intensify operations to protect lives and properties. He also invited the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies, underlining that this cooperation is vital to defeat the threats to security.
The Nigerian army remains resolved in its constitutional mandate to defend the territorial integrity of the nation and will continue to work tirelessly to free the country from all forms of criminal activity.
