Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army under l, Operation Enduring Peace (OP Enduring Peace), have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered arms and ammunition in Bokkos, Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
According to an X post by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, on Friday, the operations was conducted on Thursday, were part of ongoing efforts to mop up illicit arms and ensure a peaceful yuletide season.
It was gathered that troops in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), raided a suspected criminal hideout at Gwender Village in Bokkos Local Government Area, following intelligence reports.
Items recovered include one fabricated AK-47 rifle with a magazine, one fabricated pistol, and several rounds of ammunition of different calibres.
In a related operation, troops working with a DSS Tactical Team mounted a snap checkpoint at Mairana in Mangu Local Government Area, based on credible intelligence.
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It was learnt that during the operation, a Fulani herdsman was intercepted and arrested while in possession of two boxes of ammunition containing 1,400 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The military disclosed that the suspect and the recovered items are currently in custody for further investigation, while troops have intensified follow-up operations to apprehend other members of the suspected criminal syndicate.
The military reiterated its commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal elements to ensure peace and security across Plateau State and the wider Joint Operations Area.