Troops from the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Safe Haven, have apprehended a well-known gunrunner and seized firearms along the Bokkos-Bot-Mangu road in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
This information was shared in a publication by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, on Thursday.
According to him, the operation was executed based on reliable intelligence regarding the transportation of arms and ammunition in the region.
The individual arrested, a 21-year-old named Sengi David from Kopal Village in the Panyam District of Mangu LGA, was caught around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday while attempting to smuggle the weapons.
“He was found in possession of one AK-47 magazine with civil police markings and 48 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition,” the post read.
Suspect arrested
Military officials have revealed that the suspect, along with the seized weapons, is presently in custody…
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