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Security forces arrest suspected gunrunner in Kaduna
The state government said it was informed of the arrest by security agencies operating in the state.
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The state government said it was informed of the arrest by security agencies operating in the state.
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The troops also recovered firearms, one explosive device and eleven motorcycles from the terrorists.
Security personnel recovered a rifle and motorcycles from the terrorists.
The troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, two magazines loaded with 52 rounds, six motorcycles and three mobile phones.
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The security forces also announced that they recovered a rifle from the operation
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The soldiers rescued the hostages in the ongoing onslaught against terrorists in the troubled state.
The rescue mission follows distress calls by locals
Thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced as a result of the seemingly intractable conflict.