Nigeria Cracks Down on Arms Trafficking Within Security Forces

On Wednesday, May 28, Nigerian authorities arrested more than 30 soldiers and police officers suspected of involvement in arms trafficking to armed groups, including jihadists, according to an army spokesperson. Since August 2024, a major military operation has been underway to stop the theft of weapons and ammunition — a key issue in combating armed groups threatening national security.

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