Troops Arrest Two Suspected Gunrunners, Recover Arms in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of weapons in a targeted operation in the Marit-Mazat community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by Major Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of OPSH, the arrests were made as part of intensified efforts to crack down on the illegal arms trade fueling violence and insecurity in the region.
The operation, based on credible intelligence, led to the interception of the suspects who were allegedly involved in the trafficking of firearms across local communities. The troops recovered unspecified weapons during the raid, which authorities believe were intended for use in criminal activities.
“This operation is a major step toward dismantling networks responsible for the circulation of illegal arms in Plateau State,” Major Zhakom stated.
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“The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to determine the full extent of their network.”
“The operation is sequel to the arrest of a gunrunner and kidnapper on May 10, at Barakin Gangare community of Barkin Ladi LGA.
“During the follow-up operations, troops arrested another notorious gunrunner and kidnapper.
“Troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, and one ITEL phone during the operations,” he said.
The media officer said that the preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested suspects were responsible for most of the criminal activities along Gashish and Kurra Falls communities of Barkin Ladi.
He added that the suspects also confessed to be responsible for some of the criminal activities in Gwantu and Fadan Karshe axis in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State.
Zhakom said that troops had intensified efforts to track and arrest other members of the criminal syndicate and also recover their weapons.
By PRNigeria
