Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have arrested a suspected gun runner and recovered 6 AK 47 rifles in Sabo Gayan, Chikun Local Government area of Kaduna State.
The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Colonel Ezindu Idimah said in Kaduna that the suspect was arrested in continuation of efforts by the troops to clear Kaduna-Abuja highway of undesirable elements.
In another development, the troops have also arrested one Kamilu Lawal who was negotiating with a vigilante operative to loan him rifle for a kidnapping operation.
He however said that the two suspects would be handed over to the Police for further investigation and prosecution.
He reassured that the troops will continue to remain
resolute in combating all forms criminality along the Abuja-Kaduna highway.
