Troops of Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Eastern Sanity II, have confirmed the arrest of three suspected arms dealers, recovered weapons and ammunition in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.
The acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Mazinho Attah, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to the 14 Brigade, the operation, which was conducted in the early hours of June 7, 2026, saw troops of 14 Brigade Garrison and 14 Military Intelligence Regiment carry out a cordon-and-search operation at Amaetiti Ihechiowa community in Arochukwu LGA, in conjunction with other security agencies.
He said the operation was based on credible intelligence regarding the proliferation of arms and ammunition within the community.
During the operation, the Nigerian Army said that three suspects identified as Francis Ifere (37), Oso Kalu (40), and Ifere Oti (32) were apprehended.
It listed the items recovered from the suspects to include seven locally fabricated Dane guns, 22 live cartridges, one motorcycle, and a bus allegedly belonging to one Stephen Kalu, which was impounded after the owner fled before the arrival of troops.
The press statement further said that troops across the various battalion areas continued to conduct night patrols and routine security operations aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of action and ensuring the safety of lives and property.