Sept 17, 2024

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested 5 notorious gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in an intelligence-driven operation carried out in Plateau State.

This is disclosed in a statement by Stephen Nantip , Military Public Information Officer, Operation SAFE HAVEN on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the operation commenced from midnight of 16 Sep 24 to the early hours of 17 Sep 24.

The troops raided the hideout of a gunrunner identified as Mohammed Sani at Naraguta Mining Area in Bayameni along Bauchi Road in Jos North LGA of Plateau State during which the suspected gunrunner and 4 others were arrested. Weapons and ammunition of different calibres were also recovered as listed below:

a. Two AK-47 rifles.

b. One Fabrique Nationale automatic rifle.

c. Fourteen AK-47 magazines.

d. One Fabrique Nationale magazine.

e. 5,316 rounds of 7.62 MM (Special).

f. Ninety-Eight rounds of 7.62 MM (NATO).

g. 43 rounds of 9 MM.

The suspects are undergoing interrogation for useful intelligence to aid in arresting other members of the syndicate as well as decimating the gunrunning supply chain.