Troops arrest 2 suspects over illegal possession of firearm




Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Troops under Operation OPEP have arrested two suspects in possession of a pistol during a stop-and-search operation in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau.

The incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on April 1, 2026 while troops of Sector 6 OPEP were conducting routine checks in the area.

The suspects were intercepted with one pistol loaded with four rounds of 9mm ammunition, two mobile phones, a jackknife and the sum of N1,700.

The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to determine the source of the weapon and possible links to criminal networks. 

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