106 criminals arrested, 26 guns recovered in ‘Python Dance’ – Army

The Nigerian Army said on Monday that its troops arrested 106 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cult members during the just concluded Operation Python Dance in the five South-East states.

The Army, who noted that the suspects had been handed over to the state police commands, said 26 assorted guns were also recovered during the exercise.

The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, and 82 Division, Col. Sagir Musa, said this in a statement, where he noted that the exercise, despite its controversies, had reduced crimes in the South-East.