- Suspect’s Status: The British High Commission has confirmed that the individual involved in alleged illegal arms procurement in Nigeria is not a serving member of the UK Armed Forces.
- Previous Service: The suspect previously served as a junior rank in the UK Armed Forces Reserves but has since been discharged.
- No Commissioned Officer Status: The individual did not hold any commissioned officer status during their time in service.
- Data Protection: The UK government cannot release additional personal details about current or former personnel due to common law and data protection obligations.
The suspect was allegedly involved in a plot to procure weapons and ammunition to fuel tribal tensions in Nigeria’s oil-rich region. However, DSS operatives foiled the move and arrested the arms supplier during a covert exchange near Asaba, Delta State, confiscating over 50 AK-47 rifles, six pump-action shotguns, and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition.
The British High Commission clarified that the individual is no longer a member of the UK Armed Forces and emphasized its duty to protect the personal details of current and former employees, citing the UK’s Data Protection Act.
