Army Arrests Suspected Female Gunrunner in Plateau, Rescues Kidnap Victim in Edo -

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a 30-year-old woman, identified as Halima Ibrahim, who was allegedly attempting to flee with two AK-47 rifle magazines in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by troops of Operation Enduring Peace, in collaboration with vigilantes and local hunters, after the abduction of Dr Abraham Owoicho on August 19, 2026.

According to the Nigerian Army, several occupants of the Kisayi and Dogon Daji settlements fled into the surrounding bush when troops arrived. Ibrahim was, however, apprehended while allegedly attempting to escape with the rifle magazines.

A subsequent search of her residence at Kisayi B Village reportedly led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one locally fabricated revolver, one military jungle hat and three mobile phones.
The Army said preliminary investigations indicated that the recovered AK-47 allegedly belonged to Ibrahim’s husband, identified as Mr Ibrahim.

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In a separate operation in Edo State, troops working with the Edo State Security Corps rescued a 35-year-old kidnap victim, Mohammed Oboarekpe.

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The troops reportedly laid an ambush at Powerline Uzairue, along the Afawosa–Iyora Road in Etsako West Local Government Area, after receiving intelligence about suspected kidnappers operating in the area.

According to the Army, troops sighted the suspects moving with their victim and engaged them, forcing the kidnappers to abandon Oboarekpe and flee.

The victim told the troops that he had been abducted from his residence in South Ibie on August 20, 2026.

The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to tackling kidnapping, arms trafficking and other violent crimes through intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with local security stakeholders.

The Army also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to improve security across the country.