- In June, the troops arrested a “wanted gunrunner” in the state.
- The suspect was arrested for participating in the December 2023 Christmas Eve attacks on parts of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Plateau state.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau have arrested five notorious gunrunners in the Bayamemi axis of Jos North LGA of the state.
Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said the arrest was made during a bold overnight operation that was conducted based on reliable intelligence.
The publication said the troops carried out the operation on September 17.
Intelligence sources told Makama that the suspects, along with the seized weapons and ammunition, are presently held in military custody for investigation.
“Items recovered from the suspects included; AK-47 Rifles, 1 FN Rifle, 14 AK-47 Magazines, 1 FN Magazine, 5,316 Rounds of 7.62mm (Special) Ammunition 98 Rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) Ammunition and 43 Rounds of 9.5mm Ammunition among other items,” the publication said.