BREAKING: Nigerian Army Arrests Notorious Gunrunners, Recovers Cache of Arms in Plateau State

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In a major breakthrough, troops of Operation Safe Haven, a division of the Nigerian Army, have arrested five notorious gunrunners and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition in Plateau State.

The operation, which took place on September 16 and 17, 2024, targeted the hideout of a gunrunner identified as Mohammed Sani at Naraguta Mining Area in Bayameni along Bauchi Road in Jos North LGA.

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According to Major Stephen Nantip Zhakom, Military Public Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, the recovered items include:

  • 2 AK-47 rifles
  • 1 Fabrique Nationale automatic rifle
  • 14 AK-47 magazines
  • 1 Fabrique Nationale magazine
  • 5,316 rounds of 7.62 MM (Special) ammunition
  • 98 rounds of 7.62 MM (NATO) ammunition
  • 43 rounds of 9 MM ammunition

The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation to gather intelligence on other members of the syndicate and disrupt the gunrunning supply chain.

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This operation is part of Operation Safe Haven’s ongoing efforts to mop up illegal arms and ammunition in the region, ensuring a safer and more secure environment for citizens.

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