Massive Gun Manufacturing Operation Exposed In Benue, Two Arrested

The Benue State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the discovery of two firearms manufacturing facilities in Guma and Kwande local government areas of the state.

This information was released in a statement on Tuesday, January 14, by State Commissioner of Police, Steve Yabanet.

The Commissioner revealed that, acting on credible intelligence about weapons production in Mbaafa, Adikpo, Kwande LGA, detectives were dispatched to the sites for further investigation.

On January 11, law enforcement officials raided a gun manufacturing site in Mbaafa, leading to the arrest of two individuals, Friday Aduduakamve and Iorwashima Iornyume, also known as AK-35.

During the search of the facility, the team recovered nine manufactured pistols and an incomplete AK-47 rifle, among other items.

Additionally, another firearms manufacturing site was discovered in Daudu, Guma LGA, where further weapons were seized.

“As police detectives continued intelligence gathering on criminal activities in Daudu, information emerged about one Meme Ihoon, 50 years old, who was allegedly responsible for providing short arms used by kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists in Daudu.

“The suspect was arrested on January 10, with six dane guns and three long pipes used for gun fabrication recovered from his residence.

“The suspect confessed to producing and selling arms. Investigation is ongoing to apprehend other criminals linked to the case,” the police spokesman said.