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Troops arrest gunrunners, recover weapons in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have arrested five gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State.
The Military Public Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, Major Stephen Zhakom, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the operation which took place between Monday and Tuesday was in line with the troops’ core mandate in the area.
Zhakom said: “The troops raided the hideout of a gunrunner identified as Mohammed Sani at Naraguta Mining Area in Bayameni, along Bauchi Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, during which the suspected gunrunner and four others were arrested.
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“Some of the weapons and ammunition recovered during the operations include two AK-47 rifles, one Fabrique Nationale automatic rifle, 14 AK-47 magazines, and one Fabrique Nationale magazine.
“Other recovered items are 5,316 rounds of 7.62 MM (Special), 98 rounds of 7.62 MM (NATO), and 43 rounds of 9 MM.”
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