The Commander of 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Ugochukwu Unachukwu, on Tuesday, said 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.
Speaking at the illegal arms factory site, Unachukwu said the prime suspect, 22-year-old Emmanuel Eboka, admitted to having rented some of the arms to criminal elements for set fees.
He said, “Eight suspects involved in the family business, including the mastermind, of the operation, his father, mother and sister, were among those arrested at the factory.
