An illegal gun manufacturing factory, believed to be used by gunmen to fabricate weapons in Odonget Community, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River, has been uncovered by troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Calabar
“During a thorough search of the factory, troops recovered three AK-47 rifle magazines, 10 locally fabricated weapons, and a toolbox containing weapon-manufacturing equipment.
“The illegal arms production site, has so far been destroyed to prevent its continued use by criminal elements,” the army said.
A statement by Major Yemi Sokoya, assistant director Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, disclosed that the development is in continuation of exploitation operation conducted between March 12-13, 2026, where the troops carried out aggressive cordon and search operations.
Also, the statement said the development is a determined effort to track down the perpetrators responsible for earlier attacks on security personnel.
Sokoya said on March 13, 2026, troops again made contact with the armed miscreants within the general area as the criminals were decisively engaged in a firefight, resulting in five of the attackers being neutralised, while others fled.
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It added that the Commander 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Patrick Alimikhena, who personally led and supervised the operation, commended the troops for their gallantry and professionalism during the encounter.
Alimikhena reassured residents that the brigade remains fully committed to maintaining peace and stability in the area, adding that troops will sustain aggressive operations, heightened surveillance, and continuous patrols to track down fleeing criminal elements and prevent any further threat to law-abiding citizens.
“Members of the public are, therefore, encouraged to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information that can assist ongoing efforts to rid the area of criminal elements,” the statement added.
