Troops recover arms, ammunition in Plateau raid

Troops of the 3 Division and Operation Enduring Peace have uncovered a major arms cache in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The operation, carried out in Rawaya Village near Kazok, followed intelligence reports that bandits were stockpiling weapons in the area.

According to Major Samson Zhakom, Media Officer of Operation Enduring Peace, troops stormed the hideout of a notorious bandit who fled before their arrival. A search of the location led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, a revolver pistol, four AK-47 magazines, three G3 magazines, 1,198 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and other items.

Zhakom said efforts are underway to track down the fleeing suspect and his accomplices, reaffirming the military’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and halting illegal arms proliferation in the State.

He assured residents that Operation Enduring Peace will continue to take decisive action to protect lives and restore peace across Plateau communities.