Six Suspects Arrested As Troops Uncover Firearms, Drone Factory In Delta
Six suspects have been arrested in a factory that produces firearms and drones in Onicha Olona, Aiocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The factory, allegedly operated by the Eastern Security Network (ESN), was uncovered by troops of the Nigerian Army.
Confirming this in a statement on Tuesday, the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said troops faced stiff resistance upon raiding the facility but managed to overpower the armed fighters in a fierce firefight.
According to him, two of the fighters were killed and a substantial cache of arms and ammunition was recovered.
“Items captured by the troops include, a wide range of IPOB/ESN firearms, ammunition, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and a drone manufacturing factory.
“Other items recovered are a variety of weapons, drones under construction, with prototypes, Improvised Explosive Device materials, a fully equipped workshop, and several power generating sets.
“Troops also apprehended four male and two female fighters during the operation,” the army spokesman said.
He assured members of the public of the troops’ unalloyed commitment to dismantling terrorists’ and insurgents’ networks.
He also urged the public to continue to support the Nigerian Army and other security agencies as they strive to restore peace and stability in the country.
