UK opens up on Briton arrested in Nigeria for arms deal

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The British High Commission on Wednesday refuted claims circulating in the media that a serving member of the United Kingdom Armed Forces is involved in an alleged illegal arms procurement operation in Nigeria.

In an official statement released by the commission, a spokesperson for the High Commission clarified that the individual identified in recent reports is not currently serving in the UK military.

“The individual identified in recent Nigerian media reporting is not a serving member of the UK Armed Forces,” the statement read.

Further information provided by the commission revealed that the individual previously served as a junior rank in the UK Armed Forces Reserves and has since been discharged.

It was also confirmed that the person held no commissioned officer status during their time in service.

Citing obligations under the common law and the UK’s Data Protection Act, the commission stated that it cannot release additional personal details regarding current or former personnel.

The statement added, “The individual identified did serve as a junior rank in the UK Armed Forces Reserves but was discharged. Punch