Six Suspects Are Arrested In Delta As Police Find Weapons And Drone Factory

Six suspects have been taken into custody at a factory that manufactures drones and firearms in Onicha Ulona, Delta State's Aiocha South Local Government Area.

Army troops in Nigeria discovered the factory, which was purportedly run by the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. He said that although the troops encountered strong opposition when they raided the facility, they ultimately defeated the armed combatants in a fierce gunfight.

“Items captured by the troops include, a wide range of IPOB/ESN firearms, ammunition, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and a drone manufacturing factory.

“Other items recovered are a variety of weapons, drones under construction, with prototypes, Improvised Explosive Device materials, a fully equipped workshop, and several power generating sets.

“Troops also apprehended four male and two female fighters during the operation,” the army spokesman said.

He assured the public that the troops would not waver in their commitment to breaking up the networks of terrorists and insurgents.

In an effort to bring peace and stability back to the nation, he also urged the populace to support the Nigerian Army and other security forces.