Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State.
According to intelligence Sources quoted by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, on Thursday, the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of cattle rustlers in Kogul village, Mangu Local Government Area.
Reports indicate that the troops raided the hideout of the suspects on Sept. 11 and arrested two of them.
Items recovered are one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one fabricated revolver rifle, 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone and cash.
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First Daily correspondent gathered learnt that the arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of the troops for investigation.
Follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate,” the sources said.
The army added that the arrest was significant in curbing the menace of cattle rustling, which has often triggered crisis in Plateau and adjoining states.
