Troops from the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner named Halima Ibrahim, 30, in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. She was trying to escape with two AK-47 rifle magazines.
The Nigerian Army shared this news on their X handle on Friday. They carried out an intelligence-led raid on the Kisayi and Dogon Daji communities. This raid followed the kidnapping of Dr Abraham Owoicho on August 19, 2026.
The operation was part of ‘Operation Enduring Peace.’ Troops worked together with local vigilantes and hunters. During the raid, they caught Ibrahim as she tried to flee with the two AK-47 magazines.
When they searched her home, they found that the rifle belonged to her husband. The tweet explained, “In Plateau State, troops of Operation Enduring Peace, in collaboration with vigilantes and local hunters, conducted an intelligence-led raid on Kisayi and Dogon Daji settlements in Bassa Local Government Area. The operation followed the abduction of Dr Abraham Owoicho on 19 August 2026.
“During the operation, some occupants fled into the surrounding bush on sighting the troops. However, a 30-year-old woman, identified as Halima Ibrahim, was apprehended while attempting to flee with two AK-47 rifle magazines.
“A subsequent cordon and search of her residence at Kisayi B Village led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one locally fabricated revolver, one military jungle hat and three mobile phones. Preliminary investigation indicated that the AK-47 rifle allegedly belonged to her husband, identified as Mr Ibrahim,” the tweet added.
Kidnap Rescue in Edo State
In a different operation in Edo State, troops arrested some suspected kidnappers at Powerline Uzairue, along the Afawosa, Iyora Road in Etsako West Local Government Area. They were able to rescue a 35-year-old man, Mohammed Oboarekpe.
The army reported, “In a separate operation in Edo State, troops in conjunction with the Edo State Security Corps laid an ambush at Powerline Uzairue, along the Afawosa, Iyora Road in Etsako West Local Government Area.
“While at the ambush position, troops sighted suspected kidnappers moving with their victim and engaged them, forcing the criminals to abandon the victim, a 35-year-old Mohammed Oboarekpe, who disclosed that he had been abducted from his residence in South Ibie on 20 August 2026.”
The army reaffirmed their commitment to carry out intelligence-driven operations. They urged the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to dismantling criminal networks involved in kidnapping, arms trafficking and other violent crimes. Troops will continue to conduct intelligence-driven operations in collaboration with other security agencies and local security stakeholders to counter all forms of criminality and safeguard communities.
“Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to enhance security across the country,” the tweet concluded.
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