Military nabs gunrunners, recover arms, vehicles ammunition in Plateau

Operatives of the Special Task Force on internal security in Jos said that as part of continued efforts to ensure the security of lives and property within the Joint Operations Area, 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN conducted intelligence-based operations leading to the arrest of suspected gunrunners and recovery of various calibre of arms and ammunition as well as motorcycles.

According to a statement signed by the Media Officer, Maj. Samson Zhakom, “On 17 November 2024, security agencies during a snap operation at Kwanan Fulani in Jos South LGA of Plateau State, arrested a notorious gunrunner who was conveying arms and ammunition to Farin Lamba in Jos South LGA of Plateau State. During the operation, one fabricated rifle, one AK-47 magazine, 15 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special), one knife and one motorcycle were recovered from the suspect. The suspect is in custody making useful confessions to aid further operations to apprehend the collaborators of the criminals.

“Barely two hours later on the same day, security agencies at the same Kwanan Fulani in Jos South LGA of Plateau State intercepted another group of 4 gunrunners. A search on the criminals led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one fabricated AK-47 rifle, one round of 7.62 mm (Special), three motorcycles and one Jack knife. The arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of security agencies for interrogation.

The statement said that 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN is totally committed to ensuring the security of lives and property within the Joint Operations Area in line with operational mandates. Well-meaning members of the public are please requested to continue to avail security agencies with timely intelligence to aid in ridding the area of criminal elements.