Troops of the 82 Division/JTF South-East Operations have arrested a bar owner and recovered five firearms during a follow-up investigation into an alleged arms trafficking case in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The operation followed the interrogation of a soldier who allegedly disclosed that the weapons were being kept by the owner of Prince Bar in Azia community, Ihiala LGA.

Acting on the information, the troops raided the premises and arrested the bar owner, identified as 31-year-old Ikenna Oklie, popularly known as Big Star.

A preliminary interrogation of the suspect reportedly led to the recovery of five firearms, comprising three pump-action guns and two locally fabricated weapons.

The soldier and other suspects are currently being held at the 302 Artillery Regiment for further investigation.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to dismantle illegal arms trafficking networks and identify the sources and custodians of illicit weapons across the South-East.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the development.