Army Arrests Gbassa Militias in Nasarawa

1. Troops of 177 Guards Battalion on 24 April 2018 in conjunction with the Nigeria Police while on raid operation in Ugyi town, Toto  Local Government Area of Nasarawa State arrested some suspected militias.

2.  The suspects who are all from Gbassa tribe of the state include:

a.  Mr James Job.

b. Usman Unani

c  Samson Baba.

d. Muhammad Sani.

e. Dauda Gimba.

3. Items recovered include:

a. One Daihatsu SUV jeep.

b. Seven motorcycles.

c. Six Dane guns

d. One locally made revolver pistol.

e. Four 9mm rounds of ammunition and a cartridge

f. Twenty six daggers wish names and phone numbers written on each

 g. One sword.

h. Forty pieces of customized regalia.

i. A cash of one thousand two hundred and five naira only as well as assorted charms.

4.. Preliminary investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be handed over to the appropriate authority on completion of the  investigation.

5. The general public is once gain reminded to report any suspicious movements to the law enforcement agents for necessary action.

TEXAS CHUKWU

Brigadier General

Director Army Public Relations