A British national was arrested in Lagos, Nigeria

A British national of Nigerian descent was arrested in Lagos, Nigeria, for suspected involvement in arms smuggling. This man was intercepted at Murtala Muhammed International Airport while attempting to board a flight to the United Kingdom. The arrest is in connection with a major operation in which over 50 AK-47 rifles, six pump-action shotguns, and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition were seized near Asaba, Delta State. The suspect was initially reported as a serving British officer, but the British High Commission clarified that he is not currently serving and only served as a junior rank in the British Armed Forces Reserve before his discharge. The Nigerian Department of State Services (DSS) is investigating this case. This case has raised concerns about the illegal arms trade, which is exacerbating insecurity in the Niger Delta. Niger Delta activists and stakeholders have called for the British government's full cooperation to uncover all accomplices involved.