Nigeria Has Turned To War Zone—Troops nab arms dealer in Taraba linked to 23 AK-47 rifle sale

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected arms dealer in Taraba State over alleged involvement in the sale of 23 AK-47 rifles to a rogue vigilante group leader. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

Security sources said the arrest was carried out during a joint intelligence-led operation involving troops of the 20 Model Battalion and operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency.The operation reportedly took place around 3:30 am on May 17, 2026, at Sabon Gida village in Gassol Local Government Area of the state..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>