Nigerian troops raid criminal hideouts in Abia, arrest 2 suspects on Enugu-Lopanta Road

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Troops raid criminal hideouts, arrest two suspects in Abia By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 143 Battalion, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Isuochi, have raided suspected criminal hideouts along the Enugu–Lopanta Road in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. Zagazola Makama gathered from military sources that the operation was conducted at about 4:45 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2026, following reports of criminal activities targeting motorists along the highway. During the raid, the troops arrested