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Troops recover rifle, ammunition during a raid on the hideout of a notorious gunrunner in Plateau
Troops recover rifle, ammunition during a raid on the hideout of a notorious gunrunner in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have recovered arms and ammunition during a raid on the hideout of a notorious gunrunner in Plateau State.
Zagazola learnt that the operation was conducted in the early hours of Monday at Kurra Berom village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
Items recovered included one AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines and 38 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Sources said the operation was based on credible intelligence. However, the suspects fled the hideout before the troops arrived.
They assured that efforts were ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while reiterating their commitment to mopping up illicit arms and ammunition in the area.
Troops recover rifle, ammunition during a raid on the hideout of a notorious gunrunner in Plateau