Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested four suspected illegal arms fabricators and gunrunners throughout coordinated intelligence-driven operations in Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The operations, which additionally led to the restoration of domestically fabricated firearms, ammunition and different incriminating gadgets, dealt a big blow to suspected illegal arms provide networks fuelling insecurity in the state.
According to the Nigerian Army, troops of Sectors 8 and 4 acted on credible intelligence acquired on October 4 and performed covert operations between October 7 and 11.
Those arrested embody Ayuba Sunday Abot, a suspected illegal arms fabricator working in Heipang, Barkin Ladi, and three suspected gunrunners recognized as Tangkat Danjuma, Kopdi Appollos and Nyam Nzang, who allegedly operated throughout Mangu and Barkin Ladi.
Items recovered embody one domestically fabricated revolver rifle, one domestically fabricated pistol, one fabricated AK-47 barrel, one AK-47 journal and 42 rounds of seven.62 x 54mm ammunition, alongside different gadgets suspected to be related to the illegal actions.
Preliminary interrogation reportedly revealed an allegation that the recovered ammunition was bought at N3,000 per spherical from an unidentified soldier.
The Army mentioned the allegation stays unverified and is being completely investigated.
The suspects and recovered gadgets are at present in the custody of Headquarters, Operation Enduring Peace, for additional investigation and mandatory motion, whereas troops are intensifying intelligence exploitation and follow-up operations to establish different members of the suspected community.
The Army mentioned the operation underscores its sustained dedication to intelligence-led operations aimed toward curbing proliferation of illicit weapons and restoring lasting peace in Plateau State, urging members of the general public to proceed offering credible info.
