ANOTHER illegal firearms manufacturing factory has been uncovered in Delta State, Nigeria, exactly two years after a father, mother, sister and brother were nabbed at Onicha-Olona in a similar business.
The latest discovery occurred at Emuhu community in Ika South local government area of the State.
The uncovering was made possible through a sting operation carried out by the Operatives of the Police Command’s Raiders Squad two days ago.
This was contained in a press release by the Delta State Police Command’s Spokesman, Bright Edafe, a Superintendent of Police (SP).
“Operatives of the Raiders Squad of the Delta State Police Command, acting on credible intelligence, have arrested a suspected illegal firearm fabricator and recovered locally manufactured guns and equipment used in the production of firearms.
“The operation was carried out in the early hours of 06 March 2026 at about 0500hrs at Emuhu Community in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State by operatives of the Raiders Squad led by the Commander, Raiders Squad, SP Akanya Agbogha.
“The team raided a suspected firearm manufacturing depot following credible intelligence.
During the operation, one Friday Ojei (male, 59 years) was arrested. A search of the premises led to the recovery of four locally fabricated guns.
“Also recovered were one welding machine, one drilling machine, one grinding machine, and assorted metal pipes suspected to be used in the fabrication of firearms.
“The suspect is currently in custody, while an investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the illegal firearm production network”.
Recall that sometime in March 2024, the Army uncovered an illegal gun factory in Onicha Olona community, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.
A father, mother, sister and brother were among those arrested at the illegal factory, which, according to the Military, can produce 10 guns per week.
