In Plateau, Army Arrests Gunrunner, Seizes Arms, Ammunition
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division, operating under the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered arms and ammunition during separate operations in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
Military sources said the operations were carried out on Thursday as part of sustained efforts to mop up illicit weapons and ensure a peaceful yuletide season across the Joint Operations Area.
In the early hours of the day, troops, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), conducted a raid on a suspected criminal hideout at Gwender Village in Bokkos Local Government Area, acting on credible intelligence.
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Although the suspects reportedly fled before the arrival of security forces, a thorough search of the hideout led to the recovery of one locally fabricated AK-47 rifle with a magazine, one locally made pistol, and several rounds of ammunition of various calibres.
In a related operation, troops working alongside a DSS tactical team mounted a snap checkpoint at Mairana in Mangu Local Government Area, following actionable intelligence.
During the operation, a Fulani youth was intercepted and arrested while in possession of two boxes of ammunition containing a total of 1,400 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The suspect, along with the recovered arms and ammunition, is currently in custody for further investigation. Meanwhile, troops have intensified follow-up operations to apprehend other members of the suspected criminal network.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal elements to guarantee peace and security across Plateau State and the wider Joint Operations Area.
By PRNigeria
