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Army recovers arms, arrests two suspects in Delta

Troops of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have confiscated four AK-47 rifles from suspected criminals in an operation at Ogidigben Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State

By Oyebade Oluwatobiloba

2 min read 15 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
Troops of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have confiscated four AK-47 rifles from suspected criminals in an operation at Ogidigben Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

The operation also led to the arrest of two suspected criminals.

The significant operational successes were contained through an official release issued on Monday and signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Asaba, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau. Copies were made available to journalists in Warri on Tuesday.

as disclosed by the statement, “the operation was conducted following reports of sporadic shooting in the community”.

“Acting on credible intelligence, the troops responded swiftly and confiscated four AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 106 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two knives, ten machetes, and four rain boots.”

The Army spokesman disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody, undergoing further investigation.

The Commander, 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Moronfolu Abdulmoshood Shonibare, while appreciating the troops for their resilience, charged them to sustain the operational tempo.

He reassured of the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to denying criminal elements freedom of action.

He also warned that “any individuals or groups harbouring arms or engaging in criminal activities should have a rethink”, as efforts would be intensified to track them down.

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Troops of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have confiscated four AK-47 rifles from suspected criminals in an operation at Ogidigben Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State Troops of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have confiscated four AK-47 rifles from suspected criminals in...

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  • Troops of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have confiscated four AK-47 rifles from suspected criminals in an operation at Ogidigben Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State Troops of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have confiscated four AK-47 rifles from suspected criminals in an operation at Ogidigben Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.The operation also led to the arrest of two suspected criminals.The significant operational successes were contained through an official release issued on Monday and signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Asaba, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau.
  • Copies were made available to journalists in Warri on Tuesday.as disclosed by the statement, “the operation was conducted following reports of sporadic shooting in the community”.“Acting on credible intelligence, the troops responded swiftly and confiscated four AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 106 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two knives, ten machetes, and four rain boots.”The Army spokesman disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody, undergoing further investigation.The Commander, 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Moronfolu Abdulmoshood Shonibare, while appreciating the troops for their resilience, charged them to sustain the operational tempo.He reassured of the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to denying criminal elements freedom of action.He also warned that “any individuals or groups harbouring arms or engaging in criminal activities should have a rethink”, as efforts would be intensified to track them down.
  • This story is filed under Security on Glow 99.1 FM.
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