Troops of Operation Safe Heaven, OPSH, have uncovered a gun manufacturing factory in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
In a statement posted on Friday via its verified X handle, the Nigerian Army confirmed that the operation followed the resolve of the OPSH commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, to deal decisively with sponsors and perpetrators of crime.
The operation, which took place from Thursday night until Friday morning, led to the recovery of several dangerous weapons.
According to the statement, the discovery followed a week-long intelligence operation that led to the capture of a wanted gunrunner Napoleon John.