Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army under Operation Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (OP Enduring Peace), have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered arms and ammunition in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The operations, conducted on Thursday, December 18, 2025 were
part of ongoing efforts to mop up illicit arms and ensure a peaceful yuletide
season within the Joint Operations Area.
In the early hours of the day, 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.
Although the suspects reportedly fled before the arrival of the troops, a search of the hideout led to the recovery of 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.
During the operation, a Fulani youth was intercepted and
arrested while in possession of two boxes of ammunition containing 1,400 rounds
of 7.62mm special ammunition.
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.
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