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Assures security of Niger Delta region
By Tony John, Port Harcourt
The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, has apprehended a 36-year-old gunrunner, Peter Onyeali Chibueze, assuring the securing of the Niger Delta region from the proliferation of firearms.
The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Nigerian Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this during the parade of the suspect at the Division, Port Harcourt, on Monday, October 13.
He said the arrest marks a significant milestone in the ongoing operations in the Niger Delta to rid the region of arms smuggling and illegal possession.
According to the spokesperson for the 6 Division, the arrest followed an intelligence operation, adding that the suspect was nabbed while trying to retrieve the concealed firearms hidden in a sack containing clothing materials.
He said preliminary investigation revealed that the gunrunner is known to be involved in arms-trafficking deals and has been on the watch list of security agencies.
Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma recalled that recently, troops also apprehended a gunrunner syndicate through discreet intelligence, reiterating the Nigerian Army’s resolve to stamp out such criminality in the region.
The acting deputy director, it was established that the arrested gunrunners were noted to be engaged in arms courier deals, using the Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa States corridor.
He stated: “Again, troops of the Division conducted an intelligence-led operation, which resulted in the arrest of the notorious gunrunner and the recovery of a cache of arms.
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“It was a sting operation, conducted on 19 September 2025, within Port Harcourt and environs, targeted at curbing the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) into the Joint Operation Area.
“The operations led to the arrest of the notorious gunrunner and the recovery of 15 automatic pump-action rifles, carefully concealed in a consignment to evade detection by security agencies. Thankfully, it was uncovered by the vigilant troops of the Division through credible intelligence.”
He said the successful operation underscores the Division’s unwavering commitment to curbing the proliferation of SALW and dismantling criminal networks in the region.
“This is in addition to its operational responsibility of safeguarding critical national infrastructure in the region.
“I like to use this medium to call on members of the public to continue to support the Division’s operation in the Niger Delta Region, as security remains the collective responsibility.
“We urge members of the public to continue to provide actionable credible intelligence on the activities of criminal elements in their domain.
“Let me also add that in line with established standard operating procedure, the suspect and recovered weapons would be handed over to the relevant security agency for further investigation and necessary action.
“On this note, I like to restate the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah’s commitment to safety and security in the Niger Delta Region, particularly in ensuring that socio-economic activities thrive.”
