The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a suspected illegal gun manufacturing factory in Kaduna State, arresting its owner and recovering finished firearms and weapons production materials.
The discovery was made during a raid by NDLEA operatives in Sabon Garin Kangin area of the state.
The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the development in a narco-trend update shared on his X account on Sunday.
According to Babafemi, the operation led to the recovery of completed firearms alongside materials intended for the production of additional weapons.
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He stated that the discovery was made during a raid conducted by NDLEA officers some days ago, adding that the suspected owner of the factory was arrested.
Babafemi further noted that the operation reinforces concerns about the connection between drug trafficking, substance abuse and other forms of criminal activity.
The agency has continued to intensify its operations against drug-related offences and other criminal activities across the country.
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